How to give pears safely

  • Fresh, washed, cored, in bite-size pieces.
  • Pear seeds contain traces of cyanide; the core is a choking hazard.
  • Avoid canned pears in syrup.

If your dog ate too much

A few seeds are unlikely to cause harm. Call your vet if your dog ate a whole core and is vomiting or seems uncomfortable.

Sources

General information checked against published veterinary sources. Every dog is different — ask your vet before changing its diet, and call them if it seems unwell.