Can dogs and cats eat Potatoes?
DogOnly with care
CatOnly with care
Plain cooked potato is fine in small amounts. Raw, green or sprouting potatoes and potato plant leaves contain solanine and should be avoided.
Why
Solanine (glycoalkaloid) in raw/green potatoes, sprouts and leaves
Signs to watch for
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- lethargy
- weakness
Good to know
Plain boiled or baked potato only — no butter, salt, chips or fries. Keep garden potato plants away from pets.
Sources
Sources
- AKC – Can dogs eat potatoes?
- Blue Cross – Can dogs eat apples, grapes, potatoes and other fruit and veg?
- ASPCA – Pets and Produce: Vegetable Garden Safety
Checked against these sources in October 2026.