However, the core of the apple and the apple seeds especially can be harmful to dogs. Apple seeds contain a small amount of cyanide which is released when they're broken or chewed. Just swallowing a few apple pips is unlikely to cause your dog any harm, but it's best to remove them and avoid the risk. 16 мая 2019 г.
What happens if a dog eats an apple core?
The biggest risk for your pooch if he ate an apple core is choking on it. Apple cores themselves are not harmful to dogs, although they could pose a choking hazard if swallowed whole. They can also carry the potential to cause a bowel obstruction if they are not thoroughly chewed.
How many apple seeds can hurt a dog?
The Toxic Dose Of Apple Seeds A medium sized dog would need to eat 85 grams of apple seeds and completely chew them up to get a toxic dose (source: ASPCA). We did an experiment: I weighed the seeds from seven apples (54 seeds: average 8 seeds per apple) and reached 3 grams.
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