Are Raw Potatoes Toxic to Pets?
Yes — raw potatoes are mildly toxic to cats. Yes — raw potatoes are mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — raw potatoes are mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Solanum tuberosum
- Toxic compound
- Solanine
- Toxic parts
- Raw and green-skinned potatoes, sprouts and plant
- Also known as
- green potatoes, potato
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate raw potatoes
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate raw potatoes
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate raw potatoes
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Plain cooked potato is fine, but raw or green potatoes and the plant can cause stomach upset, weakness and confusion.
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Frequently asked questions
Are raw potatoes toxic to cats?
Yes — raw potatoes are mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Are raw potatoes toxic to dogs?
Yes — raw potatoes are mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Are raw potatoes toxic to horses?
Yes — raw potatoes are mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of raw potatoes are toxic?
Raw and green-skinned potatoes, sprouts and plant.
What makes raw potatoes toxic?
Solanine.