You and your pooch are on a hike in your favorite state park. There is a glorious crabapple tree that is bursting with fruit. One jumps off the tree and rolls right up to you just asking to be bitten. Can you offer it to your pup?

Yes. Crabapple flesh is a wonderful treat option for your pup. Crabapples can be quite tart, so not every pup will be a fan. However, they can help pups who are constipated get more regular and in all pups the crunchy fruit will help clean teeth and can improve funky breath. 

Before you offer any to your dog, be sure to remove all seeds, stems and leaves. These parts of the crabapple contain cyanogenic glycosides aka cyanide. Ingesting any crabapple seeds, stems or leaves can lead to cyanide poisoning.

If your dog has ingested any of these, contact your vet immediately. After eating a crabapple, if your dog presents symptoms including abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, loss of consciousness, get to a vet immediately.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.