Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: all sun-dried tomatoes — plain or in garlic oil
Can Dogs Eat Sun-Dried Tomatoes? No — Concentrated and Often Contains Garlic
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Sun-dried tomatoes are not safe for dogs. They are heavily concentrated in both tomato compounds and sodium. Many commercial sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil with garlic and herbs adding additional toxicity concerns. Never give to dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Concentrated solanine: more than fresh tomatoes due to concentration. High sodium: ion poisoning concerns. Oil-packed varieties: garlic and herbs toxic. High acidity: significant digestive upset.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 if significant amount consumed.
What to Avoid
all sun-dried tomatoes — plain or in garlic oil
Preparation & Serving
Never give intentionally. Call vet if significant amount consumed.
Did you know?
Sun-drying tomatoes is an ancient preservation technique used in Italy for centuries before refrigeration. It takes approximately 8-10 pounds of fresh tomatoes to make 1 pound of sun-dried tomatoes — explaining why they are expensive and why their nutrients and other compounds are so concentrated. Traditional Italian sun-drying takes 10-14 days in full sun. Modern commercial production uses mechanical dehydrators. The concentration of all tomato compounds including sodium and solanine makes them unsuitable for dogs despite their culinary appeal.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 258
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Sun-dried tomatoes concentrate everything in fresh tomatoes to a much higher level — including whatever solanine remains, acidity, and in commercial preparations sodium and garlic oil. Even plain sun-dried tomatoes without additives are too concentrated for dogs. The fresh ripe tomato that is safe in small amounts becomes problematic when concentrated. Never give dogs sun-dried tomatoes in any form.
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