Apples have a health and nutrition mystique that may be well earned. The benefit of apples has been extensively researched for humans, but does it apply to dogs and cats, as well? Hard to say. Not too surprisingly, there is little to no information available on feeding apples to pets in the academic literature, though there are quite a few studies evaluating apple pomace as a fiber source. Interestingly, there are many popular press articles in print and online that extoll the virtue of apples as a treat for dogs.
Alas, the poor cat is left out of this debate — again, most probably because apples as treats for dogs are more common and they have a sweet tooth (or taste receptor that the cat lacks). So, are apples beneficial to dogs or cats and by what route are they best incorporated into the diet?
