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What should I do if my dog eats potato skins?

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Created: 2022-04-21 14:27:12

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If you think your dog has eaten green potatoes, skins, or foliage, you should call your veterinarian or visit your local animal hospital even if there are no symptoms.


Can dogs digest potato skins?

It's best to make sure a potato is completely peeled before you feed it to your pet. Potato skins contain oxalates, which can be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog who has eaten potato skins may experience loose stools, vomiting, depression, fatigue, tremors, seizures, and heart arrhythmia.

How much potato skin is bad for dogs?

Once again, one raw potato skin is not going to hurt your dog. However, raw potatoes contain solanine, which is a poison. Potato skins do not contain very much, so your dog will likely be fine unless they are minimal and eat a lot.

Will cooked potato skins hurt dogs?

If the potato skins are cooked then yes you can give them to your dog in moderation. If they are raw do not feed them to your dog. You should always remove the stems, shoots and green parts of the potato plant before cooking.

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