Is Jargonelle pear toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jargonelle pear as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Pear seeds contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside, as is common in Rosaceae. The ripe fruit flesh is entirely safe and edible. Swallowing a few seeds is unlikely to cause harm, but large quantities should be avoided. ASPCA considers Pyrus communis fruits non-toxic to dogs and cats; seeds are a minor concern only in large amounts.

Pear seeds contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside, as is common in Rosaceae. The ripe fruit flesh is entirely safe and edible. Swallowing a few seeds is unlikely to cause harm, but large quantities should be avoided. ASPCA considers Pyrus communis fruits non-toxic to dogs and cats; seeds are a minor concern only in large amounts. 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 dog has had access to jargonelle pear.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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: Jargonelle pear is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full jargonelle pear pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.