Can Dogs Eat Pears? (Yes or No?)

Yes: dogs can eat pears. The flesh of ripe pears is safe for dogs and provides vitamins, fiber and vitamin K. The core and seeds must always be removed, as they contain cyanide compounds.

What Pears Do for Dogs

Pears contain vitamin C for the immune system, vitamin K for bones and fiber that supports digestion. For mild digestive issues, small amounts of pear can help. Pears are lower in sugar and calories compared to many other fruits.

What to Watch Out For

Remove the core and seeds completely: they contain a small amount of cyanide that is harmful to dogs. Only feed fresh, ripe pears. Overripe or moldy pears can lead to diarrhea.

The skin is safe for dogs, contains extra fiber and can be eaten.

How to Feed Pears

Cut the pear into small pieces and offer as a snack or training treat. A few pieces daily are safe for most dogs. Keep the proportion of the overall diet small, as pears contain fructose.

Nutritional Values and Dosage

100 g of ripe pear contains approx. 57 kcal, 3.1 g fiber, 4.3 mg vitamin C and 116 mg potassium. The fructose content is around 9.8 g per 100 g. Compared to apples (10.4 g) that is slightly less, but the amount should still be limited.

Guidelines by body weight (fresh, peeled, seedless, per day):

• Small dog (up to 10 kg): 1 to 2 small pieces (approx. 20 g)
• Medium dog (10 to 25 kg): 2 to 4 pieces (approx. 40 g)
• Large dog (over 25 kg): up to half a pear (approx. 80 g)

Feeding pears with skin provides additional fiber. For organic pears, washing is enough. For conventionally grown ones, scrub the skin thoroughly under running water. Do not feed overripe pears with brown spots: they can trigger fermentation in the stomach.

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