Why limited
Keep Tomato to small, occasional amounts. Sensitive pets may react to it, and sugar- or fat-heavy foods raise the risk of obesity and pancreatitis.
Ripe red fruit is fine in small pieces. Green parts (leaves, stem, unripe fruit) contain solanine, which is toxic.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Feed with care), so the notes below hold for either pet.
If it ate some before you noticed, watch for vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness or a painful, swollen abdomen over the next 24 hours. A one-off small amount in a healthy adult usually passes with water and rest; repeated exposure, a puppy or kitten, a senior, or a pet with an ongoing illness is a reason to call your vet the same day.
Other foods that need limits
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat Tomato?
CAUTION — limited. Ripe red fruit is fine in small pieces. Green parts (leaves, stem, unripe fruit) contain solanine, which is toxic.
How much Tomato can cats have?
Keep Tomato to small, occasional pieces and never part of the main meal. It is classed as with care, so pets with a sensitive gut, pancreatitis or diabetes should skip Tomato entirely.
What reaction should I watch for after cats eats Tomato?
In the 24 hours after cats eats Tomato, look for vomiting, diarrhoea, gas or a drop in appetite. Ripe red fruit is fine in small pieces. Green parts (leaves, stem, unripe fruit) contain solanine, which is toxic.
How often can cats have Tomato?
Save Tomato for rare moments rather than building it into a routine; your cat may enjoy it, but that alone does not make it fit to feed often.
What are safer treats than Tomato for cats?
Pick from the safe list instead — yellow squash or Zyrtec carry none of the risk that Tomato does, and they work better as an everyday treat.