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Is solanine harmful to dogs?

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Green potato poisoning in dogs occurs when a dog consumes too much solanine, which is a glycoalkaloid naturally produced in green or raw potatoes, potato skins, and the foliage from the potato plant. Solanine poisoning can cause heart problems, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal upset.


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.

What are the symptoms of solanine poisoning in dogs?

Typically, when ingested by dogs and cats, it rarely results in toxicity. A large amount needs to be ingested (e.g., chronically in cattle) for solanine to result in severe poisoning. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea), lethargy, weakness, and even confusion.

Is solanine toxic to animals?

Solanine is a toxic glycoalkaloid known to accumulate under certain conditions in potato plant, sprouts and tuber in levels which, if ingested, may cause poisoning in humans and farm animals.

What happens if dogs eat raw potatoes?

Raw potatoes contain solanine, a compound that can be toxic to dogs. Make sure to always serve your pooch cooked potatoes. Raw potatoes can cause unwanted health effects such as gastrointestinal distress, weakness, and lethargy, as well as weight gain.

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