Pet emergency
My dog ate Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato — what to do
Step by step
- Take sweet 100 cherry tomato away and remove any plant material from your dog's mouth so they cannot eat more.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when — this helps the vet judge the risk.
- Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist tells you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply) and follow their advice.
- Watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or lethargy, and bring a leaf or photo to the appointment.
This is general guidance, not veterinary advice. Pets vary, and a reaction may be to soil, fertiliser, or pesticide as well as the plant. When in doubt, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435.
My dog ate sweet 100 cherry tomato — FAQ
Is sweet 100 cherry tomato poisonous to dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sweet 100') as toxic to dogs. The ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to dogs and cats. Foliage, stems and unripe green fruit contain solanine and tomatine; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, weakness, dilated pupils and a slowed heart rate. Only the ripe fruit flesh is low-risk.
How serious is it if my dog ate sweet 100 cherry tomato?
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato is toxic to dogs and reactions can be significant, so treat any ingestion as urgent. Call your vet or poison control on (888) 426-4435 straight away rather than waiting to see if symptoms develop.
What symptoms should I watch for?
Signs usually appear soon after chewing: drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy. The ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to dogs and cats. Foliage, stems and unripe green fruit contain solanine and tomatine; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, weakness, dilated pupils and a slowed heart rate. Only the ripe fruit flesh is low-risk. Any worsening or persistent symptoms warrant an immediate vet visit.
Should I make my dog vomit?
No — do not induce vomiting unless a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center specifically tells you to. The wrong action can make things worse. Call (888) 426-4435 and follow professional advice.
How do I stop this happening again?
Keep sweet 100 cherry tomato well out of reach, or swap it for an ASPCA non-toxic plant — see the best dogs-safe plants list.
Related
- Is sweet 100 cherry tomato toxic to dogs? — full toxicity detail
- Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato and pets — the complete ASPCA pet-safety guide