Pet safety
Is Chojuro Asian pear toxic to cats?
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Chojuro'
No — chojuro asian pear is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Pyrus pyrifolia is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs by the ASPCA. The fruit flesh is safe for pets. As with all pome fruits, the seeds contain trace amygdalin; do not intentionally feed seeds to pets, but incidental ingestion of a small number is not a clinical emergency.
Is chojuro asian pear toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is chojuro asian pear toxic to cats?
No — chojuro asian pear is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Pyrus pyrifolia is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs by the ASPCA. The fruit flesh is safe for pets. As with all pome fruits, the seeds contain trace amygdalin; do not intentionally feed seeds to pets, but incidental ingestion of a small number is not a clinical emergency.
Is chojuro asian pear safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists chojuro asian pear as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is chojuro asian pear toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chojuro Asian pear is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full chojuro asian pear pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
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Full chojuro asian pear pet-safety
- Is asian pear toxic to cats? — the species this cultivar belongs to, checked separately
- Is chojuro asian pear toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is chojuro asian pear toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete chojuro asian pear care guide
- Best plant app for pet owners — which apps actually flag ASPCA toxicity before you buy the plant
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