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Is Potato toxic to dogs?

Solanum tuberosum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — 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. ASPCA lists Solanum tuberosum as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to solanine in foliage, stems, and green-skinned tubers. Cooked white-flesh tubers without green skin are safe.

What to do if your dog ate potato

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move 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 potato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is potato toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is potato toxic to dogs?

Yes — potato is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Solanum tuberosum as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to solanine in foliage, stems, and green-skinned tubers. Cooked white-flesh tubers without green skin are safe.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats potato?

ASPCA lists Solanum tuberosum as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to solanine in foliage, stems, and green-skinned tubers. Cooked white-flesh tubers without green skin are safe. 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 potato.

What should I do if my dog ate 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 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is potato toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to 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.

Full potato pet-safety