Can dogs eat Rose apples?

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Overview

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Caution. Rose apples can be a healthy treat in small amounts thanks to their vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber content. However, the seeds, leaves, stems, and roots of the rose apple tree contain hydrocyanic acid, which is toxic to dogs and can lead to serious health issues if ingested.

Benefits

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  • Rose apples are high in vitamins A and C, as well as dietary fiber.

Risks

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  • Rose apple (Syzygium Jambos) seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are poisonous to dogs as they contain an unknown amount of hydrocyanic acid.
  • The large seeds are a choking hazard to dogs.
  • The fruit's flesh is not known to be toxic to dogs; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding rose apples to dogs.
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