Is 'Costoluto Genovese' Tomato toxic to cats?

Yes — 'costoluto genovese' tomato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are solanine and tomatine, concentrated in the leaves, stems, and unripe green fruit; ripe red fruit is non-toxic. Signs include hypersalivation, inappetence, severe GI upset, weakness, dilated pupils, and slow heart rate.

The tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are solanine and tomatine, concentrated in the leaves, stems, and unripe green fruit; ripe red fruit is non-toxic. Signs include hypersalivation, inappetence, severe GI upset, weakness, dilated pupils, and slow heart rate. 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 'costoluto genovese' 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: 'Costoluto Genovese' Tomato is toxic to dogs as well. See the full 'costoluto genovese' tomato pet-safety guide for both species.

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.