Apple Seeds okay?

[SquirreLee]

Is it okay for my squirrel to chew on Gala Apple seeds? Not sure she is actually eating them but maybe just tearing them up but could be ingesting some.

[PBluejay2]

Is it okay for my squirrel to chew on Gala Apple seeds? Not sure she is actually eating them but maybe just tearing them up but could be ingesting some.


I try to avoid giving my squirrels any seeds except those intended for consumption. Some seeds have toxins in them, and I'm not willing to take the risk.

[Legomom]

PB is right. I do believe that they contain cyanide in some form or another. Nothing that would harm us if swallowed, but our little fuzzbutts, who knows. I'd avoid them if possible.

[SquirreLee]

Wow, I am glad I asked. I found a lot of stuff on the internet too about them being toxic to animals. Thanks for the information! No more for my girls.

[Jackie in Tampa]

As my dad explained it to me...cyanide is not expelled from the body, it absorbs and collects until it reaches a lethal amount.
Not really sure about apple seeds or sqs..:dono
I have heard that about apple seeds also Shanon...cyanide, I throw away the apple core.
I wouldn't.