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Can dogs and cats eat potatoes?

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When eaten in small amounts, plain-cooked potatoes are not harmful to pets. However, the ingredients used to make mashed potatoes put cats at risk of gastroenteritis. 28 авг. 2019 г.


Is it safe for cats to eat potatoes?

Potato toxicity can be fatal. If your pet has ingested parts of a raw potato or potato plant, including peelings, contact your veterinarian immediately. Your veterinarian may instruct you to induce vomiting, however, do not induce vomiting unless instructed to.

Are potatoes bad for dogs and cats?

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.

Are cooked potatoes bad for dogs and cats?

Cooked Potatoes Plain boiled, mashed, or baked white potatoes are fine occasional treats for your kitty. Cats can even eat instant mashed potatoes. As long as potatoes are cooked, Hills says, they're non-toxic.

Are cooked potatoes good for dogs?

Dogs can only have potatoes that have been cooked thoroughly and do not contain seasonings. Your dog should not have potatoes every night because even too many cooked, unseasoned potatoes can cause solanine poisoning in your pet.

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