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Is Yukon Gold Potato toxic to dogs?

Solanum tuberosum 'Yukon Gold'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — yukon gold 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. 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.

What to do if your dog ate yukon gold potato

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

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

Is yukon gold potato toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is yukon gold potato toxic to dogs?

Yes — yukon gold potato is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog 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.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats yukon gold potato?

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 dog has had access to yukon gold potato.

What should I do if my dog ate yukon gold 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 yukon gold potato toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to yukon gold 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 yukon gold potato pet-safety