My Dog Ate Asian Pear What Should I Do?

Reviewed By Kim •  Updated: 04/02/23 •  3 min read
Dog Mild Toxicity Level
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Asian pears have become pretty popular all across the country. They were once so expensive that only a few people bought them. But today, Asian pears are within reach of almost everyone’s budget. But what happens if your dog helps himself to your Asian pears? Can they make your fur baby sick?

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Has your dog eaten Asian pear? Are you worried the Asian pear will make your dog sick? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog eats something like this.

We’ve gathered information about Asian pears and whether they can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!

Dog Ate Asian Pear

It is strongly recommended to contact a Pet Poison Helpline or your veterinarian.

What are Asian Pears?

Asian pears are also called Korean pears and are a fruit that can be eaten raw or used in cooking and baking. The pears are grown on trees that belong to the Pyrus pyrifolia family. They grow beautiful blooms in the spring.

These pears look more like apples, but they’re not a hybrid fruit that’s a cross between an apple and a pear. This is a pear; however, the Asian pear is different from other pears. Asian pears are hard, crisp, and sweet/tart. They’re also very juicy.

While Asian pears are safe and healthy for humans, what about dogs? Can dogs eat Asian pears?

Asian Pears & Dogs

The good news is that Asian pears are safe and healthy for dogs! It’s best to remove the pear’s skin, core, and seeds, then slice them into small pieces for your dog.

However, you don’t want to overdo it by giving your canine companion too many Asian pears to eat. Doing so could cause some GI upset in your dog.

Symptoms of Asian Pear Ingestion in Dogs

You may notice these symptoms if your dog has eaten Asian pear:

These symptoms should last no longer than 12 to 24 hours. After that, your fur baby should be back to his normal self. However, if these GI symptoms last longer, your dog could become dehydrated. So, it’s best to call the vet if your dog develops persistent diarrhea and vomiting.

Treatment of Asian Pear Ingestion in Dogs

Fortunately, the vet has medications that can stop persistent diarrhea and vomiting. They will also check your dog to see if he’s dehydrated. If so, the vet will give your fur baby an IV with fluids to get him rehydrated.

The good news is that most dogs will make a full recovery after eating too many Asian pears! In the future, be sure only to give your dog a few slices of Asian pear and to keep the pears out of his reach. You’ll both be happier for it!

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Kim is a talented author, who loves animals especially dogs. She engaged in writing books and articles relating to animals a decade ago. Kim resides in Chicago with her husband and son. The family is the proud owner of a dog and a parrot (Jack and Lily). Kim wanted more than these two pets, but her husband put his foot down... She often visits elementary schools to talk to the kids about what she learned about pets and how they could learn from them.

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