Can Dogs Eat Apples? 10 Human Foods Safe For Dogs

Some dogs are prone to certain illnesses, so limit their meaty treats due to some protein restrictions and stick to low-calorie foods. In this case, Apple will be the best treatment for those dogs.

According to some vets, feeding apples to an active young dog will avoid joint disease. It is important to remove the core and the seeds before feeding them in general.

It will always be good to remove the core stem also. Even the bigger and heavyweight dogs will find it difficult to swallow the core as it is firm and hard to chew.

Be careful with small dogs and toy dogs as the core may be a choking risk. Even if they swallow it, might end up in a gastrointestinal block. Your dog will get nausea and vomiting until it pushes the core out.

Green apples have more sour taste than usual red ones. Dogs normally are not delighted about sour taste. The fact is dogs have only one-fifth of taste buds compared to that of humans.

They use their nose more to their tongue. Hence they are not bothered much about the taste and smell matters the most.  Taste buds in dogs are not distributed evenly in dogs.

But dogs can taste the sweet, salty, sour, and bitter taste compared to the ‘taste-blind’ kittens. You can feed only a little bit of green apples as snacks to your dogs.

Remove the seeds and core and feed only in moderation though it has some good nutrition to render to. You can cut and give as small pieces to prevent choking risks.

Apple is an affordable and healthy fruit but can be given only as a snack or treat to your dog. You may want to enjoy the fruit with your buddy when you eat that.

It is okay only with a small slice or two and not more than that. Too much will not be good for his health. Like other fruits, apple should be given only in moderation without core and seeds.

Apple is definitely a low calorie and healthy snack as compared to high fat store-bought ones.

Apple’s core is firm and thick. Even large dogs have difficulty chewing them. The core has toxic chemical cyanide but to the tolerant threshold level.

Normally if taken in a lesser amount, your dog’s metabolism can handle that without problems. If taken in a larger amount, look for symptoms of your dog starting to vomit or throw up.

My Dog Ate An Apple Core. What Should I Do?

Beware of choking problems once the dog ate it. Normally, one single apple seed has 0.45mg of cyanide. Assuming an apple having 7 to 9 seeds will have 3 mg of cyanide.

If it consumed a sensible amount, then no problem.  And, if taken time and again, the poison will accumulate to be dangerous to kill him.

If taken in a larger amount, the dog will have diarrhea and vomiting. However, notice and check for any such abnormal indications.

Call or take him to your vet. Your vet may induce vomiting to flush the poison out. We have a checklist before you rush him to your vet. Check on that.

Note that, it is always best to avoid the core and seeds of an apple if you share this fruit with your dog.

Apple is good for dogs with the nutrients it has, but not all parts are safe for your dogs. Apple skin or peel has more fiber and other nutrients than the flesh.  Apple’s skin is good for humans and for dogs too.

You can peel the apple and throw the core and seeds before giving the fruit to your dog. But peeling the skin is optional. Since you are giving only a small amount of apple to your dog, it won’t be a problem.

Apple skin will not harm your dog but sometimes may cause stomach upset. Your dog may get gastrointestinal problems if consumed in a larger amount.

Yes, dogs can eat apple pie in moderate amounts. Agree, you love apple pie and you want your dog to taste that too. Go ahead, but make sure not to give more.

Apple pie has nutrients of apple and other fruits. However, the pie added with ice cream, cheese would not be good for your pooch. Sugar is not good for him, which may lead to diabetes and obesity.

Chocolate is hazardous to your pooch. Anything with chocolate is a strict No-No to your dog. Dogs generally love dog treats. You can consider feeding him treats rather than sugar-based items.

Meat is what your dog loves the most. Consider healthy meat-based treats to make your dog happy.

Homemade apple sauce without leaves, cores, and seeds is safe for dogs. Apple is a nutritious fruit with vital vitamins and antioxidants.

If consumed in a smaller amount, then no need to worry. Some dogs are tolerable to sugar as others are prone to diabetes if sugar consumption is high.

Applesauce with cinnamon can also be given to dogs as cinnamon is not toxic to dogs and dogs like cinnamon smell.

Apples are healthy and affordable treats for dogs. You can feed apple in plenty of ways to your dog. Mix ground apple to other healthy fruits, make a smoothie and your dog will love it.

You can even freeze very small pieces of apple and feed them as summer snacks. These crunchy treats are not only refreshing but healthy and dogs love them. you can give plain apple slices or with a brush of peanut butter on them.

Normally, I give my dog homemade apple sauce with dog food. Check this excellent way of feeding apples to your pooch.

Apple Recipes For Dogs 

Cinnamon Apple Bones

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of apple
• ¼ cup of honey
• ½ cup of water
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup of oatmeal
• ½ cup of wheat flour

Instruction:

• Preheat your oven at 350 degrees.
• Cut the apple into small pieces.
• Combine all ingredients except flour.
• Fold the flour until your dough is ready to roll out.
• Drop the dough into circles and flat it.
• Bake for 3o minutes, then apply peanut butter on it.
• Again cook it for 30 minutes and leave it to cool.
• The peanut butter will harden and make a tasty frosting.
• Serve your dogs treat and surprise your dog.
• Your dog will enjoy this treat and it is even more beneficial to a dog’s health.

How Do You Make Cinnamon Flavored Dehydrated Apple Treats For Dogs?

Fresh apple slices are great snacks for dogs always. You can even make dehydrated apple slice chips and store them.

1. Slice fresh apples(more like thick chips)
2. Always soak them in water to prevent the browning. (You can add lemon juice to the water and wash off with normal water)
3. Keep them in the oven sprinkled with cinnamon powder for 30 minutes at 180 degrees. Flip them and bake for another 30 minutes.
4. Hurray! Your dehydrated apple slice treats are ready. Keep them in airtight containers and feed them whenever you want.

Whenever you sit to eat, your pooch will be at your side waiting for you to share your food with him. You can share and enjoy certain foods that you eat with your canine friends. But, not all human food is safe for dogs.

Eggs, peanut butter, yogurt, chicken, beef, fish, rice, milk, and pineapple are some of the human foods that you can safely share with your dogs. But the human constitution and digestive system are much different from that of canines.

10 Human Foods Dogs Can Eat?

Pork:  Dogs can eat pork. It is loaded with amino acids and is easily digestible.Protein present in pork is less likely to cause allergies in dogs when compared to other proteins. However, too much is always harmful.

Bread: Dogs can eat bread. Small bit sized portion of plain bread without spices and raisins will not harm canines. Bread does not offer any health benefits to dogs either.

It is packed with carbs and calories and has no nutritional value. Check for unnecessary ingredients and preservatives before buying store-made bread. However, it is always better to feed homemade breads than store-bought ones.

Cheese: Dogs can eat cheese in but in small amount. If your pooch is lactose intolerant, cheese can be a great alternative treat. Always check for fat content, as most of it can be high in fat.Go for bland and lower-fat types like cottage.

Corn: Dogs can eat corn, which is a very common ingredient in most dog foods. It has specific nutritional benefits apart from being a filler food. It is a good source of antioxidants, protein, and carbohydrates.

However, the corncob is hard for canines to digest and is dangerous.It may cause an intestinal obstruction and sometimes may end up in serious conditions.Therefore, if you want to share corn with your buddy, make sure it is off the cob.

Eggs: Dogs can eat eggs. Eggs are safe for dogs and you can give it to your dogs in any form. Egg makes a nutritious treat and an excellent snack for canines. Cooked egg is an excellent source of protein and can help to settle stomach upsets in dogs.

However, raw egg whites can cause biotin deficiency.It’s always better to cook the eggs before you feed them to your pet.

Fish: Dogs can eat fish. Fish is a healthy and balanced food loaded with protein, amino acids and good fats that give your dog a good health boost. Salmon and Sardines are packed with vitamins and protein that help with the dog immune system.

Sardines have very soft and digestible bones that aid for extra calcium. Pick out all the bones even tiny ones before feeding fish to your dog. Make sure not to feed your dog with uncooked or under cooked fish. Always feed fully cooked fish.

Never feed him fish more than two times per week.One or two shrimps occasionally are not bad for dogs. However, make sure to give cooked shrimps with shells removed.

Yogurt: Dogs can have yogurt. Plain yogurt is the perfect choice of snack for canines. However, some may have problems in digesting dairy products. Yogurt that contains probiotics with calcium and vitamin D lowers the risk of cancer in dogs.

The active bacteria in yogurt help normalize the dog’s digestive system. Never feed your dog with yogurt containing sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Milk: Dogs can have milk. Some dogs may be lactose-intolerant and have trouble digesting milk. While many dogs have no problems in digesting milk and other dairy products, some dogs experience acute intestinal upset and pain.

Cow’s milk is safe for dogs but must be given in small quantities occasionally.

Peanut butter: Dogs can eat peanut butter.Peanut butter is packed with healthy fats, niacin, vitamins B, and Vitamin E. It is an excellent source of protein for dogs.  Unsalted peanut butter is the best choice.

Peanut butter that contains Xylitol, a toxic ingredient is not safe for your dog. Before buying the store-made peanut butter, carefully read the label for ingredients present. Avoid the ones with sugar or artificial sweetener.

Chicken: Dogs can have chicken. Check for bones before feeding them with chicken. Cooked bones may cause the risk of choking hazard. Chicken is an excellent source of protein.

Chicken mixed with rice can be replaced with the regular meal. However, check out for chicken allergy symptoms as it has a place in the top ten dog allergies.