Is Yukon Gold Potato toxic to cats?

Yes — yukon gold potato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists potato (Solanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The green parts, foliage, sprouts and any green-skinned tubers contain solanine, a glycoalkaloid causing vomiting, drooling, lethargy, weakness and slowed heart rate. Properly cooked, fully ripe tubers are food; raw green or sprouted potato and the plant itself are not safe for pets.

The ASPCA lists potato (Solanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The green parts, foliage, sprouts and any green-skinned tubers contain solanine, a glycoalkaloid causing vomiting, drooling, lethargy, weakness and slowed heart rate. Properly cooked, fully ripe tubers are food; raw green or sprouted potato and the plant itself are not safe for pets. 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 yukon gold 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yukon Gold Potato is toxic to dogs as well. See the full yukon gold potato pet-safety guide for both species.

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.