Tomatoes
Solanum lycopersicum
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Fruits
Often Mistaken For
For Your Pet: Tomatoes are considered a safe, occasional treat for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas because of their sugar content. Feeding them a little bit every once in a while is absolutely fine, but overfeeding can easily cause a tummy ache and diarrhea. The fruit is mostly water, which is great, but it has very little fiber which means it shouldn't replace any of their daily hay
Warning: The stem and leaves of the tomato plant are poisonous to your pet due to containing toxins that can cause severe illness. Please only feed the ripe fruit in moderation, ensuring no green parts, leaves, or stems are included. If your pet accidentally eats the leaves or stems, call your vet quickly.
Resources: If you need help figuring out how much of this fruit to feed your pet, click on the link below: This calculator makes figuring this all out easy, and sort of fun. As you know, we're all about fun!
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