When you eat a ripe tomato, you are actually eating the ripe fruit. It has been reported that the Solanine and cholinesterase inhibitors are toxic in dogs and cats. When the fruit is ripe, it produces a toxin that can cause delayed signs of vomiting, diarrhea, and a possible change of electrolytes. Please see your veterinarian or contact your local poison center immediately.
What is Tomato?
Tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a plant species in the family Solanaecae and genus Solanum. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated from ancient times. The leaves of the tomato plant are spathulate, 9-15 cm (3.5-6 in) long and 5-6 cm wide; the plant flowers and fruits in summer.