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Is Striped Roman Tomato toxic to dogs?

Solanum lycopersicum 'Striped Roman'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — striped roman 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. The ASPCA classifies the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; solanine in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit is the toxic principle. Ingestion can cause hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and weakness. Ripe red fruit is low-risk, but keep pets away from the foliage and green fruit.

What to do if your dog ate striped roman tomato

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

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

Is striped roman tomato toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is striped roman tomato toxic to dogs?

Yes — striped roman 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 classifies the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; solanine in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit is the toxic principle. Ingestion can cause hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and weakness. Ripe red fruit is low-risk, but keep pets away from the foliage and green fruit.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats striped roman tomato?

The ASPCA classifies the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; solanine in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit is the toxic principle. Ingestion can cause hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and weakness. Ripe red fruit is low-risk, but keep pets away from the 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 dog has had access to striped roman tomato.

What should I do if my dog ate striped roman 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 striped roman tomato toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to striped roman 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 striped roman tomato pet-safety