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Can animals eat potato vines?

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Habits of Chewers. Voles (Microtus spp.), ground squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi), and gophers (Thomomys spp.) have a common taste for sweet potato vines.


Are potato vines poisonous to animals?

The vines are highly toxic and can adversely affect the kidneys, brain, heart or liver. Even eating small amounts could result in noticeable damage to your dog's health. There are several symptoms associated with sweet potato vine poisoning in animals.

What eats potato vine?

A. Tortoise beetles, or sweet potato beetles, are often called "gold bugs" because of their color.

Do rabbits eat potato vines?

Rabbits like the taste of potatoes, but they are high in calories and provide no nutritional benefit. They are full of starch, which rabbits' digestive systems can't handle. This can cause diarrhea, constipation, or GI stasis. The leaves and vines of the potato plant are poisonous.

Are potato vine leaves poisonous?

The leaves, stems, and tubers of sweet potato vine are not toxic. The tubers are edible, but ornamental varieties were bred to produce lovely foliage, not a delicious crop.

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