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Vegetables
Tomatoes: Safe for Dogs and Cats?
CautionDogs
Ripe tomato flesh is fine for dogs in small amounts, but green tomatoes and the plant's leaves and stems contain solanine and can cause serious illness.
Toxic principle: Solanine (unripe fruit and green plant parts only)
Watch for
- hypersalivation
- loss of appetite
- severe GI upset
- weakness
- dilated pupils
- slow heart rate
CautionCats
Ripe tomato flesh is generally safe for cats in small amounts, but green tomatoes and the plant's leaves and stems contain solanine and can cause serious illness.
Toxic principle: Solanine (unripe fruit and green plant parts only)
Watch for
- drooling
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- lethargy
- confusion
- tremors in severe cases
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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