Is Asian Pear toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists asian pear as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Pear (Pyrus) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so the Asian pear's status is treated as uncertain — verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. Like other pears and apples, the seeds and foliage contain cyanogenic glycosides; the ripe flesh is generally harmless, but keep prunings, leaves and crushed seeds away from pets.

Pear (Pyrus) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so the Asian pear's status is treated as uncertain — verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. Like other pears and apples, the seeds and foliage contain cyanogenic glycosides; the ripe flesh is generally harmless, but keep prunings, leaves and crushed seeds away from pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to asian pear.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Asian Pear is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full asian pear pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.