Pet safety
Is Tigerella Tomato toxic to dogs?
Solanum lycopersicum 'Tigerella'
Yes — tigerella 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 (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to solanine in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit; signs include hypersalivation, GI upset, drowsiness, weakness, dilated pupils and slow heart rate. The ripe red fruit is non-toxic, but keep pets away from the foliage.
What to do if your dog ate tigerella tomato
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move tigerella tomato out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of tigerella tomato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten tigerella tomato, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is tigerella tomato toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is tigerella tomato toxic to dogs?
Yes — tigerella 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 due to solanine in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit; signs include hypersalivation, GI upset, drowsiness, weakness, dilated pupils and slow heart rate. The ripe red fruit is non-toxic, but keep pets away from the foliage.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats tigerella tomato?
The ASPCA lists the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to solanine in the green leaves, stems and unripe fruit; signs include hypersalivation, GI upset, drowsiness, weakness, dilated pupils and slow heart rate. The ripe red fruit is non-toxic, but keep pets away from the foliage. 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 tigerella tomato.
What should I do if my dog ate tigerella 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 tigerella tomato toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tigerella Tomato is toxic to cats as well. See the full tigerella tomato pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to tigerella 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 tigerella tomato pet-safety
- Is tigerella tomato toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is tigerella tomato toxic to cats?
- My dog ate tigerella tomato — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete tigerella tomato care guide