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Can dogs and cats eat tomato sauce?
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Tomato Sauce safety for dogs
Plain sauce made only from ripe tomatoes is different from prepared pasta sauce. Commercial and homemade recipes commonly add onion, garlic, salt, sugar, oil, or spices, so check the ingredients before judging an exposure.
Tomato Sauce safety for cats
Prepared tomato sauce should not be offered to cats because it commonly contains onion, garlic, salt, sugar, herbs, or other additives. Plain ripe tomato is a different food from jarred pasta sauce.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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