Why tomatoes needs caution
Ripe fruit is non-toxic; leaves, stems and unripe green tomatoes contain tomatine, which in significant amounts causes GI and neurologic signs. Tomatine poisoning is rare and usually not fatal.
How much tomatoes can a dog have?
Small amounts of ripe red flesh only.
How to prepare it
Remove all green parts and stem. Never sauces/soups (often contain garlic/onion).
Watch out for
- Green tomatoes, leaves, stems = tomatine
- Tomato products with garlic/onion
- Symptoms of tomatine: tremors, GI upset, lethargy, dilated pupils
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FAQs
Can dogs eat cherry tomatoes?
Yes — ripe red ones, in small numbers. Remove stems.
Can dogs eat tomato sauce?
Not recommended — sauces usually contain garlic and onion, both toxic to dogs.
My dog ate a green tomato — what now?
Watch for drooling, tremors or GI upset and call your vet; tomatine poisoning is rare and usually manageable.