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Grandpa Reached High for the Best Apple. The Dachshund Went Low.

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The apple tree is heavy with fruit, and dusk is creeping into the orchard. Grandpa Ray kneels in the grass, one arm stretched high to pluck a rosy apple from a low branch, his glasses catching the last light as he squints upward. Down at ground level, Pickles the dapple Dachshund has found her own harvest. Her long, spotted body stretches across the grass as she presses her nose to a fallen apple, ears dangling forward, completely absorbed in the smell. Apples lie everywhere around them, and a porch light glows warmly from a little house in the background.

Apples can be a crunchy, low-fat treat for many dogs when served in small slices with the seeds and core removed. The seeds contain compounds that can release cyanide when chewed, and the core can be a choking risk, especially for small breeds. Fallen fruit can be trickier. Apples left on the ground may start to rot or ferment, and eating too many can upset a dog's stomach. Dachshunds are curious and enthusiastic eaters, and extra snacks can add weight quickly, which puts strain on their long backs. Collecting windfall regularly is a good habit if you have fruit trees, and if your dog eats a large amount, talk to your vet.

Grandpa Ray will head home with a basket of apples. Pickles will head home with a very happy nose, and maybe a small slice waiting for her later.

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