Is Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato toxic to dogs?

Yes — aunt ruby's german green tomato is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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 foliage, stems and unripe fruit; signs include hypersalivation, inappetence, severe GI upset, weakness, dilated pupils and slow heart rate. The fully ripe fruit is considered non-toxic, but with this green-when-ripe variety the protective rule of thumb (avoid all leaves, stems and hard green fruit) still applies.

The ASPCA lists the Tomato Plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is solanine, concentrated in the green foliage, stems and unripe fruit; signs include hypersalivation, inappetence, severe GI upset, weakness, dilated pupils and slow heart rate. The fully ripe fruit is considered non-toxic, but with this green-when-ripe variety the protective rule of thumb (avoid all leaves, stems and hard green fruit) still applies. 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 dog has had access to aunt ruby's german green tomato.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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: Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato is toxic to cats as well. See the full aunt ruby's german green tomato pet-safety guide for both species.

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