Is Tomato Plant Toxic to Pets?
Yes — tomato plant is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — tomato plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — tomato plant is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Solanum lycopersicum
- Toxic compound
- Solanine and tomatine
- Toxic parts
- Green leaves, stems and unripe fruit
- Also known as
- tomato leaves, tomato vine
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate tomato plant
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate tomato plant
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate tomato plant
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Ripe red tomatoes are generally fine in small amounts, but the leaves, stems and green fruit can cause stomach upset and weakness.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tomato plant toxic to cats?
Yes — tomato plant is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is tomato plant toxic to dogs?
Yes — tomato plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is tomato plant toxic to horses?
Yes — tomato plant is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of tomato plant are toxic?
Green leaves, stems and unripe fruit.
What makes tomato plant toxic?
Solanine and tomatine.
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