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Frank and Marion Reached for the Apples Up High. Cocoa Worked the Ground Floor.

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The apple trees are loaded, and Frank and Marion are making the most of harvest day. Marion, in her patterned cream sweater, reaches up to cradle a ripe apple with both hands, smiling as if she has found the best one on the branch. Frank, wearing a black cap and a canvas shoulder bag already bulging with red fruit, stretches up for another just above his head. Down below, Cocoa is entirely absorbed in her own task, her curly chocolate nose buried in the grass as she sniffs among the windfall apples scattered across the orchard floor. A wicker basket full of apples, a pair of work gloves, and a metal watering can sit nearby.

Apples can make a refreshing treat for many dogs when served correctly. Slices with the core, stem, and seeds removed are the safest option, as the seeds contain compounds that are not good for dogs and the core can be a choking hazard. Offer small portions, since too much fruit can upset the stomach. Windfall apples are a bigger concern. As they sit on the ground, they can begin to rot and ferment, and dogs who eat a lot of them may get sick. Picking up fallen fruit regularly and keeping an eye on a curious sniffer helps. If your dog eats a large amount of fallen fruit and seems unwell, call your vet.

The baskets are filling up fast, and Cocoa is doing her very best quality control from ground level. It is shaping up to be a wonderful harvest.

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