Is Pineapple Tomato toxic to cats?

Yes — pineapple tomato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is solanine, concentrated in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit; ripe fruit has very little. Ingestion can cause hypersalivation, GI upset, lethargy, weakness and dilated pupils. Keep pets away from foliage and green fruit.

The ASPCA lists the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is solanine, concentrated in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit; ripe fruit has very little. Ingestion can cause hypersalivation, GI upset, lethargy, weakness and dilated pupils. Keep pets away from foliage and green fruit. 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 pineapple 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: Pineapple Tomato is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pineapple 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.