Is Ussurian pear toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ussurian 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. Seeds of Pyrus ussuriensis contain amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside), as is typical of the Rosaceae family. ASPCA does not individually list this species, but cyanogenic Rosaceae are considered toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Fruit flesh is edible but astringent fresh and is typically cooked. Prevent pets from ingesting seeds, leaves, or bark.

Seeds of Pyrus ussuriensis contain amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside), as is typical of the Rosaceae family. ASPCA does not individually list this species, but cyanogenic Rosaceae are considered toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Fruit flesh is edible but astringent fresh and is typically cooked. Prevent pets from ingesting seeds, leaves, or bark. 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 ussurian 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: Ussurian pear is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full ussurian 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.