My dog ate boiled potatoes with salt. Is it safe for her to eat?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Potatoes are safe for dogs to eat, as long as they are cooked and given in small pieces so that dogs do not choke on them. Potatoes are high in carbs, but provide vitamins including vitamins A and C, as well as iron. Pieces of cooked potato can be given as a small snack, but should not constitute a large portion of your pet's diet. I hope this is helpful!

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Jay Junior is likely going to be just fine if it was just a small amount. This may cause him mild stomach upset which may result in diarrhea perhaps. Otherwise, he should be ok. Try to avoid this in the future. Good luck!

Hello, Pilot should be fine as long as the potato wasn't moldy. Some molds may cause disorientation, seizures, and heart arrhythmias but this is most commonly seen in large animals. The potato may also cause some GI signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, or vomiting. If you note any of the above then have him evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. Otherwise, you can continue to monitor him at home and keep any other potatoes away from him. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would not be worried about this at all. It is not enough salt to cause her any harm. She may be a bit more thirsty but that would be it. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

If Layla is clinically normal, you can consider monitoring her, especially since it has been many hours since she ingested the potato. It is possible that she will digest the potato or pass it. I would be concerned if she has any evidence of vomiting, nausea, or prolonged inappetence. These could be signs of an obstruction, so if they occur, she should be evaluated by a vet right away.

No she/he should be fine if it was just salt. It takes a lot of salt ingestion to cause any immediate concerns in pets (salt intoxication). So if it was only a small amount you don't have anything to worry about. Just make sure to offer her/him some water and access to water at all times, so if she/he needs to they can rebalance their body by diluting out the salt. Also I would refrain from giving him/her any people foods that are high in salt for the next 24 hrs, only regular dog food. If by chance your pet did ingest a large amount of salt then watch out for signs of trouble which include ataxia (drunken walk), panting, mental dullness, and vomiting. If seen then it is best to take him/her to your vet immediately for treatment.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is really nothing you need to do. You can feed cooked eggs to dogs. This may cause gastrointestinal upset to some dogs but for the most part it is well-tolerated. Best of luck!