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Is Bartlett pear toxic to cats?

Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bartlett 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. As with all Pyrus communis cultivars, seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). While Pyrus is not individually listed by ASPCA, related Rosaceae genera with cyanogenic seeds are classified as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ripe fruit flesh is safe for human consumption. Prevent pets from chewing on seeds, leaves, or stems.

What to do if your cat ate bartlett pear

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move bartlett pear out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of bartlett pear to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten bartlett pear, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is bartlett pear toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bartlett pear toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bartlett 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. As with all Pyrus communis cultivars, seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). While Pyrus is not individually listed by ASPCA, related Rosaceae genera with cyanogenic seeds are classified as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ripe fruit flesh is safe for human consumption. Prevent pets from chewing on seeds, leaves, or stems.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bartlett pear?

As with all Pyrus communis cultivars, seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin). While Pyrus is not individually listed by ASPCA, related Rosaceae genera with cyanogenic seeds are classified as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ripe fruit flesh is safe for human consumption. Prevent pets from chewing on seeds, leaves, or stems. 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 bartlett pear.

What should I do if my cat ate bartlett 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.

Is bartlett pear toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to bartlett pear?

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.

Full bartlett pear pet-safety