Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Chanticleer ornamental pear toxic to cats?

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chanticleer ornamental 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. Pyrus calleryana fruits and seeds contain trace cyanogenic glycosides common to the Rosaceae family. The fruits are very small and bitter, rarely consumed. ASPCA does not individually list Pyrus calleryana; the risk to pets is considered low, but seed ingestion should be discouraged.

What to do if your cat ate chanticleer ornamental pear

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move chanticleer ornamental 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 chanticleer ornamental pear to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is chanticleer ornamental pear toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chanticleer ornamental pear toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chanticleer ornamental 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. Pyrus calleryana fruits and seeds contain trace cyanogenic glycosides common to the Rosaceae family. The fruits are very small and bitter, rarely consumed. ASPCA does not individually list Pyrus calleryana; the risk to pets is considered low, but seed ingestion should be discouraged.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chanticleer ornamental pear?

Pyrus calleryana fruits and seeds contain trace cyanogenic glycosides common to the Rosaceae family. The fruits are very small and bitter, rarely consumed. ASPCA does not individually list Pyrus calleryana; the risk to pets is considered low, but seed ingestion should be discouraged. 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 chanticleer ornamental pear.

What should I do if my cat ate chanticleer ornamental 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 chanticleer ornamental pear toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chanticleer ornamental 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 chanticleer ornamental pear pet-safety