Mashed Potatoes: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain fully cooked mashed potato is not toxic to most dogs, but typical recipes add butter, milk, cheese, salt, onion, garlic, or gravy. Raw, green, or sprouted potato is a separate hazardous exposure.

Plain fully cooked mashed potato is generally non-toxic to cats, but common recipes add dairy, salt, onion, garlic, or other seasonings. Raw, green, or undercooked potato is a different and more concerning exposure.