Pourquoi ?

Pear flesh contains vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, and fiber while being low in calories relative to its sweetness. Dogs generally enjoy the sweet, soft texture of ripe pears. The flesh is safe and can be offered as occasional treats or meal toppers.

The seeds and core follow the same cyanide risk pattern as apple seeds and cherry pits — they contain amygdalin, which releases hydrogen cyanide when chewed and digested. The quantity in a single pear's seeds is unlikely to cause acute poisoning in a large dog, but there's no reason to expose dogs to this risk when the core can simply be removed.

Avoid canned pears in syrup — the high sugar content offers no benefit and can cause digestive upset. Dried pears are high in sugar as well. Fresh, cored pear slices are the optimal form.

Quelle quantité est dangereuse ?

Flesh: not toxic. Core and seeds: amygdalin/cyanide risk, requires large quantity for acute toxicity but should be removed.

Quels sont les symptômes ?

DÉBUT :N/A for flesh. Cyanide from seeds: rapid.
  • seed cyanide: rapid breathing, bright red gums, collapse (only from very large quantities)

Que dois-je faire ?

Remove core and seeds before serving. No action needed for flesh-only pear.

Questions fréquentes

Can dogs eat Asian pears?

Yes — Asian pears have the same safety profile. Remove the seeds and core, serve the flesh.

Can dogs eat pear skin?

The skin is not toxic, but it can be tough and fibrous — washing thoroughly and removing it is preferable for small dogs or sensitive GI systems.