A fruit added for fiber, a little natural sweetness and antioxidants. Apple flesh is safe for dogs and cats. The seeds contain a trace of a cyanide-forming compound, which matters for a dog eating whole apples and is far below any concern at the amounts of pomace or dried apple in a food. Apple pomace is what remains after juicing and is mostly fiber. In either form it appears in small amounts and does not change the nutrition of the food in a meaningful way.
How it appears on labels
You may see it listed as apples, dried apples, apple pomace, dehydrated apples.
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Sources
- Merck Veterinary Manual, food hazards for pets
- AAFCO ingredient definitions
