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Is Weeping silver pear toxic to cats?

Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping silver 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 salicifolia seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides typical of Rosaceae. Fruits are small, hard, and bitter — rarely consumed. ASPCA does not individually list this species; the risk to pets from fruit or foliage contact is considered low, but seed ingestion should be discouraged.

What to do if your cat ate weeping silver pear

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

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

Is weeping silver pear toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is weeping silver pear toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping silver 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 salicifolia seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides typical of Rosaceae. Fruits are small, hard, and bitter — rarely consumed. ASPCA does not individually list this species; the risk to pets from fruit or foliage contact is considered low, but seed ingestion should be discouraged.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats weeping silver pear?

Pyrus salicifolia seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides typical of Rosaceae. Fruits are small, hard, and bitter — rarely consumed. ASPCA does not individually list this species; the risk to pets from fruit or foliage contact 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 weeping silver pear.

What should I do if my cat ate weeping silver 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 weeping silver pear toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to weeping silver 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 weeping silver pear pet-safety