Pear

60 foods contain this ingredient

Fruit

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About Pear

Pear is a fruit ingredient valued in pet food chiefly for moisture, fiber, and a naturally sweet flavor rather than concentrated nutrition.

Pear is used in pet foods primarily for fiber, moisture and natural flavor, and can contribute vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidant phytonutrients that support general health. It may help with digestive regularity and add low‑fat sweetness, but pears are relatively high in natural sugars and their seeds/core should be removed (seeds contain trace cyanogenic compounds), so use is best moderated—especially for overweight or diabetic dogs and cats.

Derived from: pome fruit (Pyrus species), flesh used fresh, dried, or pureed
Primary role: fiber, moisture, and natural flavoring in treats and foods

Why it's used

Pear flesh supplies dietary fiber along with vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidant plant compounds, and its natural sugars give treats palatability without relying on added sweeteners. It is most often used in small amounts as a flavor or texture component rather than a primary ingredient.

Common concerns

Seeds, stem, and core Pear seeds, stems, and leaves contain trace cyanogenic compounds and are also a choking or obstruction hazard, so these parts are removed before pear is fed or formulated into products.
Natural sugar content Pears are relatively high in natural sugars for a fruit, which is a documented reason to moderate portion size for dogs or cats managing weight or diabetes, in consultation with a veterinarian.

Also relevant

Pear offers limited nutritional value for cats given their carnivorous physiology, so in feline products it functions mainly as a minor flavor or fiber note rather than a meaningful nutrient contributor.

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Common Questions

What category is Pear?

Pear is categorized as a fruit ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Pear part of an allergen group?

No allergen group is linked to Pear in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Pear?

60 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Pear, including Acana, K9 Natural.

Foods with Pear

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.