Can Dogs Eat Apples? A Guide for Dogs & Cats (Australia)
OK to share
What it means for dogs and cats
🐶 Dogs
Safe
A small piece of plain apple can be an occasional treat for many dogs. Remove the core and seeds, cut the flesh into bite-size pieces and stop if it causes digestive upset.
🐱 Cats
Safe
Some cats may accept a little plain apple, but cats do not need fruit in their diet. Offer only a tiny prepared piece if your cat tolerates it, and keep their complete cat food as the main diet.
Where Australian pets run into it
Fresh apples are easy to share during an Australian picnic, but keep the core and seeds, and any sweetened or seasoned preparations, away from pets.
What to do
If your pet has a known health condition or reacts to a new food, contact your local vet for individual advice. For an apple core or seed exposure that concerns you, call your vet.
Common questions
Can dogs eat apple skin?
Washed flesh can be offered in bite-size pieces; remove the core and seeds and keep it occasional.
Are apple seeds safe for cats?
Remove the seeds and core. Fruit is not a necessary part of a cat’s diet, so keep any taste very small.
Sources
- Sharing is Caring: Foods You Can Safely Share with Your Pet — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Content checked against these sources on 2026-10-10.
General information only, not veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your local vet.