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Are apricots good for dogs?

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Fruit, including dried apricots, should be a small part of your pet's diet. While dried apricots are safe for cats and dogs, the apricot pit can be poisonous. If giving your pet dried apricots, make sure the fruits have been pitted. If dogs or cats overeat apricots, the excess fiber can bring on diarrhea. read more

Dried apricots contain considerable amounts of potassium, a nutrient that is often in short supply in many pet food products, and beta carotene. In general, dried apricots are safe but they are often too chewy for the dog. Dogs tend to gulp down food, and dried apricots may cause stomach upset or even blockage. read more

Give your dog small portions of fruit only, especially the first time feeding them to your dog. Even though fruit is good for him, fruit is not calorie free. Also, you don’t know if your dog will have an allergic or other adverse reaction, such as gas or an upset stomach. Clean fruit thoroughly before offering it to your dog. If you can, introduce small portions of fruit to your dog when he is young. He may be more likely to try it and like it. Some dogs don’t like raw fruit. read more

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