No to green tomato
Your dog can absolutely eat tomatoes, but only if they are very ripe.
Tomatoes are part of the Solanaceae family, one of the botanical families most abundant in toxic plants and which includes other food species such as potatoes, peppers or even peppers.
The Solanaceae are unique in that they contain alkaloids and in particular solanine, substances that are highly toxic to animals and humans.
Tomatoes are no exception to the rule. They are toxic for the dog if the latter comes to consume them while they are still green.Poisoning can therefore occur if your dog is attracted by a tomato plan present in your vegetable garden. Note that green fruits, plants, and the leaves and stem of the plant are similarly poisonous.
If your dog has eaten the green parts of a tomato plant, watch him carefully for signs of poisoning such as:
- digestive disorders,
- cardiovascular disorders,
- respiratory signs,
- loss of coordination,
- muscle weakness,
- shaking.
The good news is that these symptoms are rare and the prognosis for dogs with this type of poisoning is generally favorable. Nevertheless, call your veterinarian without delay or a veterinary poison control center if you suspect this kind of poisoning in your animal.
Yes to ripe tomatoes but in moderation
The solanine content drops dramatically in tomatoes as they ripen so ripe tomatoes are considered non-toxic to dogs.
Nevertheless, their acidity and their high fiber content can cause some transient and minor digestive disorders in dogs with sensitive stomachs or who are fragile from a digestive point of view.
A dog can therefore eat ripe tomatoes, whether raw or cooked. However, it is advisable to integrate them very gradually into your pet's diet in order to be able to observe your pet's digestive tolerance to this fruit-vegetable.
And the tomato sauce?
A dog can eat tomato sauce on the sole condition that it is prepared with very ripe tomatoes and that it does not contain other vegetables toxic to dogs such as garlic or garlic. onion!