Can Cats Eat Green Tomatoes?

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Verdict for cats: Toxic · Evidence: H · Last verified: 2026-11-01 (seed data — veterinary review pending)

No. Green Tomatoes is toxic to cats. It contains tomatine and solanine. There is no amount we can call safe, so it should stay off the menu. If your cat has already eaten some, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

Your cat already ate some?
Don't wait for symptoms. Call your veterinarian now, or a pet poison hotline:
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Why it is toxic

tomatine · solanine

Which parts are the problem?

No specific part is singled out by our sources — treat the whole food with the stated caution.

Dose & exposure rules

Same as dogs; cats chew house and garden plants

If it must be on the menu: safe preparation

None — keep cats off tomato plants (chewing the leaves is common)

Symptoms to watch for

GI upsetlethargydrooling

Hours

What to do now

Vet if plant material was eaten

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FAQ

How much green tomatoes can a cat eat?

Same as dogs; cats chew house and garden plants

What are the signs of green tomatoes problems in cats?

Watch for: GI upset; lethargy; drooling. Hours

What should I do if my cat ate green tomatoes?

Vet if plant material was eaten

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