Can Dogs Eat Tomato Plant? No — Leaves and Stems Are Toxic
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
The tomato plant itself is toxic to dogs including leaves, stems, and unripe green tomatoes. Only ripe red tomato flesh is caution-level safe.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Solanine toxicity: drooling, digestive upset, weakness, lethargy, confusion.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet if significant plant material consumed. Note whether green tomatoes or leaves were eaten.
What to Avoid
leaves, stems, unripe green tomatoes, flowers
Preparation & Serving
Fence off tomato garden plants from dogs. Keep fallen tomatoes and plant debris cleared.
Did you know?
Solanine and tomatine in green parts — ripe flesh has minimal levels
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- never
Source
What You Need to Know
Tomato plants belong to the nightshade family. The green parts contain solanine and tomatine. Ripe red tomato flesh has very low toxin levels but the plant itself should be kept away from dogs.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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