Potatoes and Solanine Red-skinned potatoes are safe for your dog as long as the skin is red and does not show any signs of green. Green coloring in the skin is often the first sign of the chemical solanine.
Are red potatoes toxic to dogs?
Dogs can eat baked potatoes, also known as jacket potatoes, as well. White-flesh tubers with brown, red, or purple skins are all fine—they're not picky! But if you're a fan of garlic mashed potatoes, keep your canine friend away from them.
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.
