It’s a hot sunny day and you are sitting on your balcony listening to music and sipping cold apple juice. Your puppy is sitting right next to you facing the heat of summer. You want to give that cold drink to refresh your furry friend but you wonder if that’s good for your little pup.

The answer to “Can dogs drink apple juice?” is yes but only when they are not store-bought and are only supplied in modest quantities. Apples are one of the healthier foods you can feed your dog, but apple juice is a different story. The main issue is that most apple juices hold a lot of sugar, which is bad for dogs. So, while your dog might like the apple juice, it is better to stick to small healthy amount.

Is Apple Juice Safe for Dogs?

While apple juice isn’t fatal or toxic, it can cause many other problem for you and your dog. Apple juice from the supermarket contains a lot of ingredients that are potentially hazardous to your dog. Most of the apple juice is made from artificial flavorings, preservatives galore, and a large dose of sugar.

Too much sugar can cause different problems like:

1. Obesity
2. Dental problems
3. Diabetes

As apple juice is vastly acidic, it can also cause diarrhea. A scenario of cleaning that you wouldn’t want for yourself. With that said, giving fruit is a safer choice however apple juice is safe as long as correct amount is fed.

Can Dogs Drink Homemade Apple Juice?

Yes, you can make your own fresh apple juice for your dogs without any of the preservatives and additives. If you’re going to give your dog some refreshing juice, be sure it’s the healthiest option. You can use organic apples that don’t contain any pesticides. You can treat your dog with occasional treat during the long days of summer. You can freeze your homemade juice in ice cube trays and give them to your pup to cool them down in hot summer day. These treats however should be used as special treat and not as an everyday drink.

You might also be interested in ‘Can dogs have apple cider vinegar?’

Constipation and Apple juice

Apple juice is considered to be a solution for mild constipations in dogs. While some individuals swear by this home cure for constipation in dogs, others question its efficacy in curing constipation symptoms. Apple juice is considered to treat mild constipation and don’t substitute going to vet. Constipation can be a symptom of a more significant problem so you need to contact your vet as soon as you are aware of the problem.

If you are thinking of using apple juice as a home remedy to treat mild constipation, here are some tips for you to consider:

1. If you choose to juice organic apples, wash them and remove the core, stem, and seeds.
2. Choose a commercial apple juice that has no added sugar. Keep in mind to read the label.
3. Give only a small portion.
4. Water and apple juice should be mixed in equal parts

Conclusion

In nutshell, apple juice isn’t totally unsafe to drink. Although different and refreshing, juicing reduces all the fibers and proteins from the fruit and no benefit for your dog’s health. If you really want to feed apple juice to your dog, make sure that it’s homemade or store bought with no additive preservatives and high sugar and feed them in small amounts.

Apples are beneficial to pups, so it’s best if you serve them the fruit in its original state. To know all about it check out our article on “Can dogs eat Apple?”

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