Apricots become an issue for your dog when your pup ingests the stems, leaves, or pits, which are known to contain trace amounts of cyanide, which is incredibly toxic for dogs. Dried apricots, though, typically are de-stemmed, de-pitted, and do not contain leaves, making them a safe, occasional treat for your pooch.
Fruit, including dried apricots, should be a small part of your pet's diet. While dried apricots are safe for cats and dogs, the apricot pit can be poisonous. If giving your pet dried apricots, make sure the fruits have been pitted. If dogs or cats overeat apricots, the excess fiber can bring on diarrhea.
Your dog eating 6 apricots ate less than 4.5oz according to my kitchen scales and my apricots. However, there is still the potential for diarrhea and vomiting.
Apricot. Additional Common Names: Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry. Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca. Family: Rosaceae. Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, .
As long as you avoid the pit, leaves, and stem of the fruit, you can share ripe or dried apricots, cut up in pieces, as a snack or added to your dog's food in small .
