anonym wrote on 05-13-2013

Halifax Vet with Concerns

Question for the staff from myself; A local Veterinarian. I checked out your website (as well as others) trying to find fun places to recommend to clients. I noticed in the pictures that you offer the dogs apples. Do you remove the core/seeds before offering them? Apple seeds contain amygdlin, a form of cyanide. Cyanide prevents the blood from carrying oxygen throughout the body. That's fatal. In small doses is one thing (though still irresponsible), but with a more gluttonous dog, this can be a bigger issue. The natural sugars in apples also can not be broken down by the body on their own, so this "healthy alternative" can actually contribute to weight gain. Also, keep in mind that many dogs have allergies.