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Ken Reached for the Best Apple on the Tree. Duke Had Already Found One.

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Golden autumn light streams through the orchard branches, and Grandpa Ken is reaching up for a perfect red apple. He kneels in the grass in a cream cable-knit sweater vest and denim shirt, one arm stretched high, a contented smile on his face. Down below, Duke is entirely focused on the ground, his dark nose hovering over a fallen apple as he investigates the windfalls scattered in the grass. A wooden crate with garden shears and gloves, a blue bucket full of apples, a wicker basket, and a cozy house in the background make it feel like a classic harvest afternoon.

Apples can be a crunchy treat for many dogs in small amounts, but there are a few rules. Remove the core and seeds, since seeds contain compounds that can be harmful, and cut the fruit into bite-sized slices. Fallen apples in an orchard can be a different story: they may be rotting, fermenting, or covered with insects like wasps, and eating too many can upset a dog's stomach. Keep an eye on your dog while you pick, and steer it away from piles of windfalls. If you're unsure about any new food, it's always fine to talk to your vet.

Ken is gathering apples for pies and applesauce, while Duke is clearly running his own quality control. Between the two of them, nothing in this orchard is going unnoticed.

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