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Scrapsmommy
09-18-2008, 08:13 AM
I looked at the clacium list of foods and tomatoes are not on it... are squirrels not supposed to eat them????

squiggs
09-18-2008, 10:20 AM
I am curious about that too. I have never fed Squiggs a tomatoe because I was always unsure.:dono

Buddy'sMom
09-18-2008, 10:30 AM
Others have given tomatoes to their squirrels, and it is probably OK for a treat. SOMEwhere there is a very adorable picture --- small squirrel, very large tomato --- looks like s/he was holding a beachball :) Very happy squirrel :crazy (but I rather suspect that, after the photo shoot, the squirrel took the usual two bites and then was done :D )

Due to the skin, it would probably be best not to give one to a younger squirrel, unless perhaps if it is peeled like with grapes.

:grouphug

sadiesmom
09-18-2008, 11:28 AM
I've always offered Sadie tomatoes. She loves them, but much prefers fresh garden tomatoes to the store bought kind (as do I!). They're something I know I've seen squirrels locally eat, so I wouldn't assume they're harmful. :dono