Can dogs eat dried apricots?

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

Dried apricots are safe in moderation for both dogs and cats. Dried fruit offers a natural, healthy treat for pets when fed as a snack or part of a meal. While cats and dogs can eat apricots, not all cats and dogs will enjoy this fruit. read more

Dogs tend to gulp down food, and dried apricots may cause stomach upset or even blockage. So unless you cut the dried apricot into very small pieces, it is best to avoid them. Dogs love sweet things and apricot jam is fine, as long as you give it in small amounts. read more

The clastogenic activities of several commercially-dried fruits, including black and golden-seedless raisins, medium-sized California prunes, table dates, bananas, California black mission figs and breakfast apricots, were examined using Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells as the test organism and chromosome aberrations as the endpoint. read more