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What should you do if your dog eats a raw potato?

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Created: 2022-04-19 04:51:11

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If your dog has consumed raw potato and is experiencing any of these symptoms, make sure to contact your vet immediately. If there's vomiting or diarrhea, your vet will likely prescribe drugs to correct it or fluids and electrolytes in case the animal is at risk of dehydration.


What happens if a dog eats a piece of raw potato?

If your dog ingests a raw potato with the highest levels of solanine, they'll end up with an upset stomach, including possible nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Can a dog digest a raw potato?

Like tomatoes, raw potatoes contain solanine, a compound that is toxic to some dogs. However, cooking a potato reduces the levels of solanine. If you do feed your dog a potato, it should be baked or boiled, with nothing added to it.

How much raw potato is poisonous?

Symptoms of solanine poisoning The normal amount of solanine in a potato's peel means a 200-pound person would have to eat 20 pounds of potatoes to experience a toxic level, according to the University of Nebraska. However, exposure to light can increase solanine levels up to 10 times.

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