Vegetables
Potato
Use Caution
Plain, fully cooked potato can generally be given in moderation, but raw or green potatoes and potato plant material are different.
- Potentially Toxic
- Preparation Matters
Safe part
Plain, fully cooked potato flesh.
Avoid
Raw or green potato, sprouts and potato plant material.
Preparation
Cook thoroughly and serve plain. Avoid butter, salt, frying and rich sauces.
Serving guidance
Small amounts as an occasional food.
Nutritional note
Potatoes are carbohydrate-rich and should not displace a complete and balanced diet.
Did your dog already eat some?
A small amount of plain cooked potato is generally low concern. Significant ingestion of green/raw potato, sprouts or plant material warrants veterinary guidance.
Why we say this
Cooking changes the safety profile of potato. Green or sprouted potatoes and plant material contain higher concentrations of glycoalkaloids such as solanine and should not be treated like plain cooked potato.
Sources
- ASPCA — Pets and Produce: Top Tips for Vegetable Garden Safety
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Solanum spp toxicosis
Confidence: High · Last reviewed 2026-09-01