Are potatoes good for dogs, and how much can they eat safely?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would not be concerned at all by this. As long as your dog is acting normally and not showing any signs of gastrointestinal upset (vomiting/diarrhea), I would not be worried. I hope this is helpful!

Boiled veggies such as carrots, potato, broccoli etc are all fine to give as treats, but they should not make up the majority of Shiro's diet. You should make sure he is on a balanced diet of puppy food to ensure he grows up strong and healthy. However, if he likes snacking on some potato or carrot, that should be fine to give him - just make sure it is plain boiled and doesn't have any added spices or sauces on it which may cause an upset stomach.

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. If the majority of your pups diet is a good quality puppy food ( at least 80% ), then you can supplement with the sweet potatoes, vegetables (?), & only a very small amount of pumpkin. Pumpkin has a lot of fiber, so restrict this so as not to cause a loose stool. Also, make sure it is canned, or cooked pumpkin, & not pumpkin pie filling. Take care.

It doesn't look like he ingested much so he will probably be fine. Just be aware though that raw potatoes are toxic to dogs. Potatoes belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, and contain solanine, a compound that is toxic to some dogs.

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!

No worries. Potatoes and the skin are not toxic to pets, even raw. Maddie should be just fine. At the worse she may have a little upset stomach, in which case you can give her some bland chicken and rice or cottage cheese for a few days and she should be back to normal in no time. Take care of that little one!