Can dogs eat Asian pear?
Asian pear（梨）
Safe to feed
A light, juicy fruit with a crisp bite. Always remove the seeds before use.
38 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
At 38kcal per 100g, it is on the light side among fruits. It is high in water, with 140mg of potassium and 0.9g of dietary fiber.
It is not a fruit that adds any one nutrient in quantity; its role is adding moisture and texture without adding many calories.
How to serve
Remove the seeds and core, and use the flesh. The seeds contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside, which can release cyanide (a cyanide compound) in the body if chewed and crushed. Throw the removed seeds and core away where your dog can't reach them. Because of its natural sugar and water, a large amount at once can loosen the stool, so start with a little and see how it goes.
Nutrition
Asian pear (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 38 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.3 g |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg |
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| Fiber | 0.9 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 88 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 140 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg |
| Iodine | 0 µg |
| Selenium | 0 µg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | − |
| Vitamin B12 | − |
| Vitamin C | − |
| EPA | − |
| DHA | − |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | − |
"−" means the item is not listed in the source table (it does not mean zero).
In food-energetics terms
In food-energetics terms it is classified as "cooling"—said to gently cool the body, making it a common choice when the body is holding excess heat.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.