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Is Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato toxic to dogs?

Solanum lycopersicum 'Sweet 100'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sweet 100 cherry 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 lists the tomato plant as toxic to dogs and cats. Foliage, stems and unripe green fruit contain solanine and tomatine; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, weakness, dilated pupils and a slowed heart rate. Only the ripe fruit flesh is low-risk.

What to do if your dog ate sweet 100 cherry tomato

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move sweet 100 cherry 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 sweet 100 cherry tomato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten sweet 100 cherry tomato, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is sweet 100 cherry tomato toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sweet 100 cherry tomato toxic to dogs?

Yes — sweet 100 cherry 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 as toxic to dogs and cats. Foliage, stems and unripe green fruit contain solanine and tomatine; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, weakness, dilated pupils and a slowed heart rate. Only the ripe fruit flesh is low-risk.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sweet 100 cherry tomato?

The ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to dogs and cats. Foliage, stems and unripe green fruit contain solanine and tomatine; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, weakness, dilated pupils and a slowed heart rate. Only the ripe fruit flesh is low-risk. 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 sweet 100 cherry tomato.

What should I do if my dog ate sweet 100 cherry 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 sweet 100 cherry tomato toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato is toxic to cats as well. See the full sweet 100 cherry tomato pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to sweet 100 cherry 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 sweet 100 cherry tomato pet-safety