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Can dogs and cats eat raw or green potato?
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Raw or Green Potato safety for dogs
Raw, green, or sprouting potato contains compounds that cooking mostly neutralizes, so uncooked or green potato is treated as toxic while a plain cooked potato is fine in moderation.
Toxic principle: solanine and chaconine, glycoalkaloids concentrated in green or sprouting potato skin, flesh, and foliage
Watch for
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- gastrointestinal upset
- weakness
- tremors
- difficulty breathing in severe cases
Raw or Green Potato safety for cats
Cats are also considered sensitive to the solanine and chaconine found in raw or green potato, and the plant's leaves and stems should be kept away from them as well.
Toxic principle: solanine and chaconine, glycoalkaloids concentrated in green or sprouting potato skin, flesh, and foliage
Watch for
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- gastrointestinal upset
- weakness
- tremors
- difficulty breathing in severe cases
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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