Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat pears?
Pear flesh is safe. Remove the core and seeds, which contain the same cyanide precursor as apple pips.
How to prepare it
Sliced, core and seeds removed.
Never in this form
The core and seeds.
Portion
About 57 kcal per 100 g.
Also check for
- seeds
- syrup in tinned pears
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.