Yes, dogs can eat apples!
Apple slices are a healthy, crunchy treat for dogs. Remove the core, seeds and stem first: apple seeds contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 12 kcal per apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) |
| Main benefit | Source of vitamins A and C plus fiber |
| Main risk | Seeds contain small amounts of cyanide-releasing compounds |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) has about 12 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if apples were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max apples per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 2.5 × apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 4.5 × apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 8 × apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 11 × apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 13 × apple slice (1/8 of a medium apple) |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes. Apple slices are a healthy, crunchy treat for dogs. Remove the core, seeds and stem first: apple seeds contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed.
A few swallowed seeds are unlikely to cause harm, but seeds contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide when crushed. Always remove them to be safe.
Yes. The skin is safe and contains fiber. Wash the apple well first.
Plain, unsweetened applesauce is fine in small amounts. Avoid versions with added sugar, cinnamon blends or xylitol.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
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Yes. Apple slices are a healthy, crunchy treat for dogs. Remove the core, seeds and stem first: apple seeds contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed.