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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat pears?

Yes, in moderation Yes. Fresh pear in bite-sized pieces is a healthy treat. Remove the core and seeds, and skip tinned pears.

Why

Pears give vitamin C, vitamin A and fibre (AKC). The seeds contain traces of cyanide and can cause choking, so cut around the core. Tinned pears carry too much sugar. A quarter cup of sliced pear (35 g, 1.2 oz) has about 20 kcal (UC Davis).

How to give it safely

Core and deseed, then cut into bite-sized pieces. For a small dog, one slice now and then is enough (AKC).

This is general guidance, your vet sets the actual schedule. Puppies, small dogs and dogs with a health condition can react to smaller amounts. Check with your own vet before changing what your dog eats.

Other foods people ask about

Apples Yes, in moderation Yes. Apple slices are a good low calorie treat. Remove the core and seeds first. Apricots Yes, in moderation Yes, a little fresh flesh with the stone removed. Never the stone, kernel, stem or leaves, which contain cyanide compounds. Avocado Only with care Best avoided. The flesh is low risk, but the stone can block the gut, the skin and leaves contain persin, and guacamole has onion. Bananas Yes, in moderation Yes, in small amounts. Banana is a fine occasional treat, but it is high in sugar. Peel it first. Blackberries Yes, in moderation Yes. Fresh blackberries are a low calorie treat. Wash them and keep the portion small. Blueberries Yes, in moderation Yes. Blueberries are low in calories and full of antioxidants, and most dogs love them.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.