Tomato Plant
Solanum lycopersicum
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
Tomato Vine, Solanum lycopersicum
Solanaceae
garden
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
leaves, stems, unripe green fruit
Solanine, tomatine (glycoalkaloids)
2-6 hours
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Confusion (large amounts)
What to Do
Monitor at home. Ripe red tomatoes are safe. Only leaves, stems, and green fruit are toxic. See vet if large quantity of foliage eaten.
About Tomato Plant
Ripe tomatoes are safe for pets — it's the green parts (leaves, stems, unripe fruit) that contain toxic glycoalkaloids. Most pets avoid the bitter-tasting foliage. The amount needed to cause serious illness is large.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: