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.
What happens if my dog eats french fries?
Salt poisoning: Small dogs that eat a lot of salty fries are most at risk. Symptoms include confusion, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, drunk-like behavior, and coma, among others. Bloat: The high fat in fries can cause some dogs' stomachs to twist in on themselves and fill with gas. Large breeds are more at risk.
Can dogs digest french fries?
Many french fries are cooked in oil that is high in saturated fat and trans-fatty acids. Dogs do not have the enzyme needed to digest these compounds, which leads to pancreatitis or other health issues for dogs who eat french fries.
How many fries can I give my dog?
It's okay to feed them one every now and then, but if you make a habit of it, you could be putting your dog's well-being at risk. The biggest long-term concern if you feed your dog a steady diet of fries is that they'll become obese.
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