Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2024-11-20
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
Safe1Piece size requirement
Cut into pea-sized, peeled pieces to reduce choking and intestinal obstruction risk.
2Frequency limit
Occasional treat only, at most one small slice per week; never a substitute for a complete diet.
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Clinical and veterinary sources
Provides a small amount of water-soluble fibre and vitamin C as an occasional treat.
Cats are obligate carnivores; offer only a small slice, no more than once a week.
Remove core and seeds completely and cut into pea-sized pieces to avoid choking.
Cats have minimal fructose needs; fruit must never replace a complete diet.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
Safe1Must the core and seeds be removed?
Core and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which release trace hydrogen cyanide when chewed; remove them completely.
2Should the apple be peeled?
Commercially grown apples may carry pesticide residue and wax; peeling is safer and easier to digest.
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Clinical and veterinary sources
Rich in pectin fibre and vitamin C, supporting gut health and immunity.
No more than 1/4 apple per day; keep treats under 10% of daily energy intake.
Remove core and seeds completely, then slice; peeling reduces pesticide residue and wax.
Dogs with pancreatitis or diabetes should limit total fructose intake.
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