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Is German Butterball Potato toxic to cats?

Solanum tuberosum 'German Butterball'

Toxic to cats

Yes — german butterball potato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). Foliage, stems, sprouts and green tubers contain solanine glycoalkaloids; cats and dogs may show drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and CNS depression. Only fully cured, non-green tubers are food-safe; keep the growing plant and green trimmings out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate german butterball potato

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move german butterball potato out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of german butterball potato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten german butterball potato, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is german butterball potato toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is german butterball potato toxic to cats?

Yes — german butterball potato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). Foliage, stems, sprouts and green tubers contain solanine glycoalkaloids; cats and dogs may show drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and CNS depression. Only fully cured, non-green tubers are food-safe; keep the growing plant and green trimmings out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats german butterball potato?

Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). Foliage, stems, sprouts and green tubers contain solanine glycoalkaloids; cats and dogs may show drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and CNS depression. Only fully cured, non-green tubers are food-safe; keep the growing plant and green trimmings out of pets' reach. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to german butterball potato.

What should I do if my cat ate german butterball potato?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is german butterball potato toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: German Butterball Potato is toxic to dogs as well. See the full german butterball potato pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to german butterball potato?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full german butterball potato pet-safety