Apples For Cats And Dogs

Apple’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a top pick for practically any illness cats and dogs experience. Encephalitis (brain inflammation), intestinal inflammation, and viral infection (which can result in nerve inflammation) are just a few conditions in which apples can play the critical nutritional role of calming your cat’s or dog’s system by helping reduce viral and bacterial loads that create inflammation.

The phytochemicals in apples make them a true brain food, feeding neurons and increasing electrical activity. Apples with red skin contain anthocyanins and even traces of malvidin (a type of anthocyanidin), which are partially responsible for the red color. These pigments have anti-obesity properties and compounds that increase digestive strength.

Apples also have traces of flavonoids, rutin, and quercidin—phytochemicals that are responsible for heavy metal and radiation detoxification—as well as the amino acids glutamine and serine, which help detoxify the brain of MSG. This fruit helps cleanse and purify the organs including the liver, improve circulation in the lymphatic system, repair damaged skin, and regulate blood sugar.

Apples are the ultimate colon cleanser. As the pectin from an apple moves through the gut, it collects and rids cats and dogs of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, yeast, and mold. Apples are also hydrating on for cats and dogs on a deep, cellular level.

How To Use For Cats And Dogs:

• Finely chop, mince, blend, or food process (or use applesauce) raw or cooked apple (minus the core, stem, and seeds) to add to meals.
• Chop apple into tiny bite-size pieces to feed your cat or dog as a treat or snack.
• Give your cat or dog sips of fresh pressed apple juice or 100% pure pasteurized apple juice.
• Do not give whole apples to your cat or dog.

Find out about more healing foods for cats and dogs and learn critical information about how to support your pet’s health in Medical Medium Healing Your Pet.

This item posted: 31-Aug-2026