Why Tomato Plants Should Be Avoided
While ripe red tomato flesh is safe for dogs in small amounts, the green parts of the tomato plant — including stems, leaves, and unripe green tomatoes — contain solanine and tomatine, which are toxic. Symptoms include gastrointestinal upset, drowsiness, confusion, and weakness. Dogs with access to gardens should be kept away from tomato plants. Cherry tomatoes are a particular risk as dogs may eat them whole from the vine.
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