You should never feed your dog a raw potato. White potatoes belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which includes tomatoes. Like tomatoes, raw potatoes contain solanine, a compound that is toxic to some dogs. However, cooking a potato reduces the levels of solanine.
What happens if a dog eats potatoes?
Green potato poisoning in dogs occurs when a dog consumes too much solanine, which is a glycoalkaloid naturally produced in green or raw potatoes, potato skins, and the foliage from the potato plant. Solanine poisoning can cause heart problems, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal upset.
Are potatoes hard for dogs to digest?
Uncooked potatoes, particularly with skins on, contain solanine. Solanine can be toxic to dogs if enough is consumed. And low levels can still cause stomach upsets. On top of this, raw potatoes are hard for dogs to chew and digest.
Can a dog be allergic to potatoes but not sweet potatoes?
Can dogs be allergic to sweet potatoes? Yes, and no. Sweet potatoes are considered a whole food, meaning your dog is less likely to have an immune response or sensitivity to them.
What foods are dogs most sensitive to?
The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins, especially those from dairy products, beef, lamb, chicken, chicken eggs, soy or gluten (from wheat). Each time a pet eats food containing these substances, the antibodies react with the antigens and symptoms occur.
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