Tomato
Tomato
plants
Scientific name
Solanum lycopersicum
Alternate names
Garden tomato, Tomatoes
Toxicity to pets
Toxic plant alkaloids are found in all parts of the tomato plant. Ripe tomatoes have the least amount of these compounds and are considered non-toxic. Companion animal or livestock that ingest large amounts of green tomatoes, leaves, or stems may develop gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea) and neurological signs (e.g., weakness, lethargy, stumbling, disorientation).
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
