Better to skip them
A small piece of ripe tomato flesh is unlikely to harm a cat, but the leaves, stems and unripe green tomatoes contain solanine and the ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to cats. Most cats are not interested in tomatoes anyway.
| Can cats eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Ripe flesh is not considered toxic in small amounts |
| Main risk | Green tomatoes, leaves and stems contain solanine |
| Kittens? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy cat. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your cat ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
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A small piece of ripe tomato flesh is unlikely to harm a cat, but the leaves, stems and unripe green tomatoes contain solanine and the ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to cats. Most cats are not interested in tomatoes anyway.
Yes. The ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to cats; it can cause drooling, vomiting, lethargy and a slow heart rate.
No. Kittens are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult cats. Cats with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
Caution
A small piece of ripe tomato flesh is unlikely to harm a cat, but the leaves, stems and unripe green tomatoes contain solanine and the ASPCA lists the tomato plant as toxic to cats.