Apples - a natural anti-allergen for your dog

Apples are an extremely useful fruit not only for you, but also for your four-legged friend. What are they valuable for dogs? We will try to answer this question briefly and clearly.

There are three essential properties of apples that are important for your dog's body. Including apples in your pet's diet improves intestinal activity, activates the production of antioxidants and reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions.

Apples are a perfect natural anti-allergen. Your dog is constantly scratching, itching, and feeling constant discomfort - have you seen this situation? The solution may be to include apples in your dog's diet, as they are an excellent source of quercetin. Quercetin is a flavonoid that helps fight the harmful effects of allergies that often torment your four-legged friend. Quercetin is an antihistamine that can reduce irritation, redness and inflammation. Simply put, your dog will simply no longer itch. Berries and green leafy vegetables also contain quercetin, but apples are unbeatable here!

Apples are a powerhouse of vitamin A and vitamin C. These vitamins help prevent cell damage that can lead to chronic inflammation and disease. The vitamins your dog gets from apples act as antioxidants. They help control inflammation and prevent long-term health problems.

Vitamin A also helps maintain vision, and ensures good skin and coat condition.

Polyphenols are another antioxidant that dogs get when they add apples to their diet. They help prevent degenerative diseases such as cancer, reduce chronic inflammation, balance intestinal function, and detoxify the liver. Apples are an excellent source of polyphenols - every 100 grams of fresh fruit contains 200-300 mg of these antioxidants.

Pectin is another substance found in apples that is beneficial for dogs. Pectin makes up about 50% of the fiber in an apple. It has prebiotic properties, so it “feeds” the prebiotics in your dog’s intestines. Probiotics, or simply good bacteria, ensure the functioning of your dog’s intestines and support his immune system.

Of course, apples contain sugar, so they should be dosed responsibly. Each Top Dog Bistro recipe contains a balanced amount of raw meat, vegetables, berries and fruits, including apples.