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Is 'Cherokee Purple' Tomato toxic to cats?

Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Purple'

Toxic to cats

Yes — 'cherokee purple' tomato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The green leaves, stems, and unripe fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, weakness, and dilated pupils. The ripe red/purple fruit is the safe, edible part for people.

What to do if your cat ate 'cherokee purple' tomato

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move 'cherokee purple' tomato out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of 'cherokee purple' tomato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten 'cherokee purple' tomato, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is 'cherokee purple' tomato toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is 'cherokee purple' tomato toxic to cats?

Yes — 'cherokee purple' tomato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The green leaves, stems, and unripe fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, weakness, and dilated pupils. The ripe red/purple fruit is the safe, edible part for people.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats 'cherokee purple' tomato?

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The green leaves, stems, and unripe fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, weakness, and dilated pupils. The ripe red/purple fruit is the safe, edible part for people. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to 'cherokee purple' tomato.

What should I do if my cat ate 'cherokee purple' tomato?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is 'cherokee purple' tomato toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: 'Cherokee Purple' Tomato is toxic to dogs as well. See the full 'cherokee purple' tomato pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to 'cherokee purple' tomato?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full 'cherokee purple' tomato pet-safety