Yes, dogs can eat pears!
Pear slices are a safe treat for dogs. Remove the core and seeds, which contain trace amounts of cyanide-releasing compounds.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 13 kcal per pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) |
| Main benefit | Fiber, vitamins C and K, copper |
| Main risk | Seeds and core should be removed |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) has about 13 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if pears were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max pears per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 2.5 × pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 4.5 × pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 7.5 × pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 10 × pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 12 × pear slice (1/8 of a medium pear) |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes. Pear slices are a safe treat for dogs. Remove the core and seeds, which contain trace amounts of cyanide-releasing compounds.
Yes, the skin is fine. Wash it first.
They contain amygdalin. A seed or two is unlikely to cause harm, but remove them to be safe.
Yes, under the same rules: no seeds or core, small portions.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
Safe
Yes. Pear slices are a safe treat for dogs. Remove the core and seeds, which contain trace amounts of cyanide-releasing compounds.