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Is All Blue Potato toxic to dogs?

Solanum tuberosum 'All Blue'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — all blue potato is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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). The green foliage, stems, sprouts and any green or sun-exposed tubers contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; signs in cats and dogs include hypersalivation, severe GI upset, lethargy and CNS depression. Only the fully cured, non-green tuber is edible; keep pets away from the plant and green peelings.

What to do if your dog ate all blue potato

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move all blue 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of all blue potato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten all blue potato, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is all blue potato toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is all blue potato toxic to dogs?

Yes — all blue potato is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). The green foliage, stems, sprouts and any green or sun-exposed tubers contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; signs in cats and dogs include hypersalivation, severe GI upset, lethargy and CNS depression. Only the fully cured, non-green tuber is edible; keep pets away from the plant and green peelings.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats all blue potato?

Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). The green foliage, stems, sprouts and any green or sun-exposed tubers contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids; signs in cats and dogs include hypersalivation, severe GI upset, lethargy and CNS depression. Only the fully cured, non-green tuber is edible; keep pets away from the plant and green peelings. 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 dog has had access to all blue potato.

What should I do if my dog ate all blue potato?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is all blue potato toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: All Blue Potato is toxic to cats as well. See the full all blue potato pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to all blue potato?

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

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.

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