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Can dogs eat apricots?
The full picture
Apricots share the stone-fruit family warning: flesh is safe, stone is dangerous. The stone contains amygdalin, a cyanide-releasing compound, and is the right size to cause intestinal blockage. Always pit apricots before offering. Dried apricots are worse — more concentrated sugar and often sulphur preservatives that some dogs react to. Apricot jam usually contains too much sugar to be a good share.
If your dog ate more than a safe amount
Apricot flesh is safe in small amounts. The stone, leaves, and stem contain cyanogenic glycosides — call your vet immediately if your dog has chewed the stone.
Risks to watch for
- Stone: cyanide + blockage + choking
- Sugar content
- Sulphur preservatives in dried
Potential benefits
- Vitamin A, beta-carotene
- Fibre
- Potassium
Safe portion size
A couple of chunks of flesh occasionally.
While you're checking what your dog can safely eat, make sure their flea and worm protection is up to date too.