The cyanide in apple seeds isn't a danger after a single apple, but after the poison accumulates over longer periods of exposure. Keep an eye out for any signs of digestive blockage, call your vet if you notice anything, and be more careful next time.
How many apple seeds will make a dog sick?
About Apple Cores According to ASPCA Poison Control, a medium size dog would have to not only ingest but literally chew up 85 grams of apple seeds in order to ingest a toxic amount. That equates to the amount (and ground up seeds) of 200 apples.
What if my dog ate seeds?
Dogs who gobble up a lot of seeds at one time may give themselves an upset stomach. They can even cause a blockage in the intestinal tract that can lead to bloat – a very serious condition requiring immediate attention from a veterinarian.
What should you do if your dog eats 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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