{"id":107839,"date":"2022-04-23T05:23:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:23:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:23:37","slug":"is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK for cats to eat tomatoes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_eat_tomatoes\" title=\"Is it OK for cats to eat tomatoes?\">Is it OK for cats to eat tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Why_do_cats_like_tomatoes\" title=\"Why do cats like tomatoes?\">Why do cats like tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Is_it_safe_for_cats_to_eat_tomatoes\" title=\"Is it safe for cats to eat tomatoes?\">Is it safe for cats to eat tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Why_do_cats_eat_tomatoes\" title=\"Why do cats eat tomatoes?\">Why do cats eat tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_like_tomatoes\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to like tomatoes?\">Is it normal for cats to like tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Why_does_my_cat_want_to_eat_tomatoes\" title=\"Why does my cat want to eat tomatoes?\">Why does my cat want to eat tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-for-cats-to-eat-tomatoes\/#Why_does_my_cat_bite_tomatoes\" title=\"Why does my cat bite tomatoes?\">Why does my cat bite tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_eat_tomatoes\"><\/span>Is it OK for cats to eat tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While humans can easily eat tomatoes, substances in the stems and leaves of the tomato plant are toxic for some animals if eaten in large amounts. <b>The tomato plant contains solanine, which is potentially toxic for your cat. If he nibbles on tomato plants, he may develop signs of illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_like_tomatoes\"><\/span>Why do cats like tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tomatoes are <b>rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.<\/b> Cats benefit way more from other vegetables when it comes to dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_for_cats_to_eat_tomatoes\"><\/span>Is it safe for cats to eat tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While humans can easily eat tomatoes, substances in the stems and leaves of the tomato plant are toxic for some animals if eaten in large amounts. <b>The tomato plant contains solanine, which is potentially toxic for your cat. If he nibbles on tomato plants, he may develop signs of illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_eat_tomatoes\"><\/span>Why do cats eat tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tomatoes are <b>rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.<\/b> All of these are essential for kitties of all breeds and ages. However, there are better (meaning more nutritious) sources of these crucial nutrients than tomatoes. Cats benefit way more from other vegetables when it comes to dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_like_tomatoes\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to like tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is, u201c<b>Not recommended.u201d According to ASPCA, tomatoes have something called solanine which is not only toxic to cats, it&#8217;s also harmful to horses and dogs. If the stems and leaves are ingested, they are at risk of stomach issues, lethargy, slower heart rate and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_want_to_eat_tomatoes\"><\/span>Why does my cat want to eat tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tomatoes are <b>rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.<\/b> All of these are essential for kitties of all breeds and ages. However, there are better (meaning more nutritious) sources of these crucial nutrients than tomatoes. Cats benefit way more from other vegetables when it comes to dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_bite_tomatoes\"><\/span>Why does my cat bite tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like people, cats can have personal tastes. If your vet says the cat is in good health then just give her a bite of tomato and count yourself as having a unique cat. <b>It simply likes the smell and the taste of tomatoes. Nothing wrong with it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it OK for cats to eat tomatoes?Why do cats like tomatoes?Is it safe for cats to eat tomatoes?Why do cats eat tomatoes?Is it normal for cats to like tomatoes?Why does my cat want to eat tomatoes?Why does my cat bite tomatoes? Is it OK for cats to eat tomatoes? 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