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Can dogs eat boiled potatoes?

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If you do feed your dog a potato, it should be baked or boiled, with nothing added to it. Potatoes fried in oil, such as french fries or potato chips, or potatoes with butter or salt added to them are not healthy for dogs.


How much boiled potato can a dog eat?

In general, you can share potatoes with your four-legged friend as a treat following the 10% rule, which states treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily calories. If your dog suffers from diabetes, avoid potatoes altogether as they could cause blood sugar spikes.

How much potatoes can a dog eat?

Any potato that's given as a treat, even in small amounts, should be counted along with other treats to represent a maximum of 10% of your dog's daily calorie intake.

Will cooked potatoes hurt dogs?

Cooking the potato depletes the amount of solanine and makes them less dangerous for dogs to eat. If you're going to give your dog a potato, it should be baked or boiled with no additives.

How do you boil potatoes for dogs?

In the meantime, dice the russet and sweet potatoes (do not peal) to ¼'' or an appropriate bite size for your dog. Add potatoes to the water and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 min or until fully cooked (soft to the touch) Add ice to stop the cooking process.

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