Can dogs eat asian pears?

The reason you should limit the amount of pear your dogs eats is that too much can lead to upset stomach and diarrhea. This is due to the high fiber and natural sugar content. The pear pit contains small doses of cyanide. You wouldn't want to feed that to your dog out of choice. read more

You can check whether a pear is ripe for your dog to eat, by applying a gentle pressure at the neck. If it is soft there, (pears ripen from the inside out) you are on to a winner. People do not realize but the really healthy part of a pear is the skin. read more

Fortunately, pears are actually safe for dogs and puppies to eat, and this includes Asian pears, provided that you remove the seeds, stem, pits, and core before feeding it to them. Like with apples, we don’t eat these parts, and neither should your dog because they contain poisonous chemicals such as cyanide. read more

If you can, introduce small portions of fruit to your dog when he is young. He may be more likely to try it and like it. Some dogs don’t like raw fruit. Try mashing it into their food or adding it as an ingredient when you make homemade dog treats. You can also use fruit juice, but make sure it is 100 percent fruit juice and not added sugars. read more