Tomato toxicity in pets

substance: Solanine, tomatine

categories:

Fruits & Vegetables

symptoms:

Abdominal pain / Bradycardia / Diarrhea / Hypersalivation / Lethargy / Mydriasis / Vomiting / Weakness

# Description

Tomatoes can be harmful to pets. The green parts of the plant, including stems, leaves, and unripe tomatoes, contain solanine and tomatine, which are toxic to pets if ingested in large amounts. Symptoms of tomato toxicity may include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and in severe cases, weakness or confusion. Ripe tomatoes does bot cause toxicity. but should still be fed in moderation.

# How it works

Solanine works by inhibiting the enzyme cholinesterase, which affects nerve function, what leads to a disruption in nerve signaling.

Tomatine works by disrupting cell membranes and inhibiting acetylcholinesterase. In animals, it primarily affects the gastrointestinal system and, in more severe cases, can impact the nervous system and cardiovascular functions.

# Symptoms

Glycoalcaloids are gastrointestinal irritants causing abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea or contipation (if atropine-like effect occurs).

Neurological: mydriasis, tremors, incoordination.

Cardiovascular: bradycardia.

# Treatment

Emesis: Induce vomiting within 2 hours of ingestion if the patient is asymptomatic.

Symptomatic treatment (IV fluids, antiemetics).

# Prognosis

Seek veterinary advice, if the pet shows any signs of distress, gastrointestinal upset, or neurological symptoms.

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