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Grandma Ruth Picked the Reddest Apple. Cocoa Checked the Ones on the Ground.

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A ripe red apple hangs just within reach, and Grandma Ruth stretches up to pick it with a calm, pleased look. She wears a tan quilted vest over a pale blue shirt, round glasses and a loose white bun. Down on the grass, Cocoa has his nose pressed to a few windfalls, ears falling forward, completely absorbed in the smell of fruit. Dozens of apples dot the ground around them, and the leaves and fence glow in the soft light. It is a quiet orchard morning with plenty of fruit to go around.

Apples are a healthy snack for many dogs in small, seeded-free slices, but the tree itself comes with caution. Apple seeds contain a compound that can be harmful in large amounts, and fallen apples can be bruised, rotten or fermenting, which can upset a dog's stomach or worse. Keep him from gorging on windfalls, and pick up any that have gone bad. Dachshunds are enthusiastic sniffers and foragers, so a leash or a fenced yard helps. Wash any fruit before you share a slice, and ask your vet how much is safe for your dog. Check his coat for burrs and bugs after a walk through the trees.

Ruth fills her basket, and Cocoa gathers smells. By evening, both will feel they have had a very good harvest.

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