Can dogs eat potato?
Quick verdict
In moderation
Recommended amount
A small amount of plain boiled or baked potato occasionally.
Why
Plain cooked potato is fine for dogs; never raw or green.
Can dogs eat potato, and why?
Plain cooked potato is fine for dogs; never raw or green. Raw and green potato contains toxic solanine; serve plain cooked with no butter, salt or oil.
Dogs are omnivores, so most of their diet should be a complete, balanced dog food, with treats on top. They cope with a wide range of foods, but rich, fatty or sugary ones can cause stomach upset and, over time, weight gain or pancreatitis.
How to feed potato to dogs
- •How much: A small amount of plain boiled or baked potato occasionally.
- •How often: An occasional treat, not a daily food. Treats — including fruit and veg — should make up no more than about 10% of a dog’s daily calories.
- •Young pets: Puppies have more delicate tummies and specific growth needs, so introduce any new food in tiny amounts and check with your vet.
- •Preparation: Always wash fresh produce, remove any pips, stones, seeds, peel or tough skin where relevant, and serve it plain — never with salt, sugar, oil, butter or seasoning.
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Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat potato?
In moderation. Plain cooked potato is fine for dogs; never raw or green.
How much potato can a dog have?
A small amount of plain boiled or baked potato occasionally.
Can dogs eat potato every day?
It’s best as an occasional treat rather than a daily food. Treats — including fruit and veg — should make up no more than about 10% of a dog’s daily calories.
Can puppies eat potato?
Puppies have more delicate tummies and specific growth needs, so introduce any new food in tiny amounts and check with your vet.
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