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Can rotten potatoes be toxic to dogs?

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Senior PDSA vet Andrew Hunt said of the incident: 'As foods rot, the mould that occurs can produce compounds called mycotoxins. 'These are naturally occurring substances and while some types can be beneficial, such as penicillin, others can be highly toxic to both humans and animals. 26 дек. 2018 г.


What happens if my dog eats rotten potatoes?

Solanine poisoning can cause heart problems, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal upset. The raw potato and skins also contain chaconine, which is toxic and can cause irritation to the digestive tract, nervous system symptoms (tremors), and kidney function disorders.

Can dogs eat old potatoes?

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.

What are the symptoms of solanine poisoning in dogs?

Following ingestion, solanine is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract causing local irritation and clinical signs of hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and ileus (1).

How much solanine is toxic to dogs?

Solanine, solanidine and related compounds are water-soluble and heat-stable. The toxins are principally found in leaves, green berries and, in the case of potato, greened tubers. Suggested toxic levels range from 0.1 to 1.0% of animals body weight, consumed as green plant.

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