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.
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.
What should I do if my dog ate apple seeds?
Even if your dog eats an apple core and thoroughly chews the seeds, the amount of cyanide released would still be a very low dose, well below the toxic threshold. If your dog has liver disease, he would be at greater risk of cyanide toxicity from apple seeds, so contact your veterinarian straight away for advice.
Are the seeds of an apple poisonous to dogs?
Keep the seeds far, far away from your precious pooch: the seeds contain a small amount of cyanide, a toxin, which can harm your dog in large doses. The tough apple core, and the stem, could also choke your dog.
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