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Grandma Reached Up for the Ripest Apple. Teddy Was Busy With the Ones Below.

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The apple tree beside the porch is heavy with ripe red fruit, and Dottie is reaching up into the leafy branches to pluck one, her silver bun catching the afternoon light. She smiles to herself, clearly enjoying the harvest. Down below, Teddy is entirely focused on the ground, his shaggy gold and white face pushed low over a scatter of fallen apples in the grass. His nose is busy and his eyes are half closed in concentration, as though he is grading each apple by smell. A wicker basket of picked apples, a potted plant, and gardening gloves rest on the porch behind them.

Apples can be a healthy, crunchy snack for many dogs in small portions, as long as the core, stem, and seeds are removed. The seeds contain compounds that are not safe for dogs, and the core is a choking risk, especially for a small breed like a Shih Tzu. Slices cut into small pieces are easiest for little mouths. Fallen apples are another matter. As they soften and rot on the ground, they can ferment and grow mold, which can upset a dog's stomach. Picking up windfalls regularly helps keep a curious nose out of trouble. If your dog eats a lot of fallen fruit and seems unwell, talk to your vet.

Dottie is collecting the best apples for pies and snacks, and Teddy is making sure none of the fallen ones go uninspected. It is a good partnership.

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