Apple

Q: Can cats eat Apple? — CatToxic

Safe: Yes — remove core, seeds, and stem first. Apple flesh is safe for cats and provides fiber and vitamins. The seeds contain amygdalin (a cyanide-releasing compound) and must be removed. The core and stem should also be removed. Cats may or may not be interested in apple, but a small piece of flesh is harmless.

Q: Symptoms to watch for

none from flesh, cyanide symptoms from seeds in large amounts

Safe

Verdict

Yes — remove core, seeds, and stem first.

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Apple flesh is safe for cats and provides fiber and vitamins. The seeds contain amygdalin (a cyanide-releasing compound) and must be removed. The core and stem should also be removed. Cats may or may not be interested in apple, but a small piece of flesh is harmless.

Symptoms to watch for

• none from flesh
• cyanide symptoms from seeds in large amounts

What to do

Always remove the core, seeds, and stem. Offer a small piece of flesh as an occasional treat.

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Toxic

Never — can cause kidney failure. Treat as dangerous.

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Dangerous

Never — concentrated kidney toxin, even more dangerous than grapes.

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Toxic

Avoid — persin in skin and pit is toxic; flesh is risky.

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Caution

Avoid — essential oils and citric acid cause GI upset.

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