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Is 'Brandywine' Tomato toxic to dogs?

Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — 'brandywine' tomato is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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 leaves, stems, and unripe green fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, weakness, and dilated pupils. The ripe fruit is the safe, edible portion for humans.

What to do if your dog ate 'brandywine' tomato

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move 'brandywine' 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 'brandywine' tomato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is 'brandywine' tomato toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is 'brandywine' tomato toxic to dogs?

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

What are the symptoms if a dog eats 'brandywine' tomato?

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaves, stems, and unripe green fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, weakness, and dilated pupils. The ripe fruit is the safe, edible portion for humans. 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 'brandywine' tomato.

What should I do if my dog ate 'brandywine' 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.

Is 'brandywine' tomato toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to 'brandywine' tomato?

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.

Full 'brandywine' tomato pet-safety