I feed my dog food that has tomato pomace & tomatoes in it. I heard tomatoes are toxic to dogs. Why would these be in the foods?

Linda

Tomato plants and green tomatoes are toxic to pets because of the high levels of solanine found in them. However, ripe tomatoes are not toxic and can pack a powerful nutritional punch. Tomato pomace is used as a fiber source, helping to keep the digestive system healthy. Tomatoes are added as a natural source of vitamin C and vitamin A. An added bonus that goes along with the inclusion of both of these ingredients is lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps support a healthy immune system, protects the body from inflammation and may even help prevent cancer.