Can dogs eat apricots? Why can’t dogs eat apricots?

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Sarah Johnson

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Can dogs eat apricots? Why can’t dogs eat apricots?

Can dogs eat apricots

Dogs cannot eat apricots. The pits of apricots are relatively large and can easily be swallowed by dogs when fed to dogs. It may get stuck in the dog's throat or cause intestinal obstruction. Apricots have a high phosphorus content. If dogs eat too much, the phosphorus will be unable to be digested and may cause diseases such as kidney stones. It is best not to feed apricots to dogs as it is not good for their health.