Dogs can eat potatoes, but they must be cooked potatoes, and they should not eat too many at one time. Just eat one at a time, otherwise the dog will suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. It is best to puree the potatoes before feeding them to your dog, which is easier to digest and will not irritate the stomach.
Potatoes contain a toxic substance called "solanine", which may cause death to dogs if ingested in large amounts. However, the solanine in the potatoes will decompose after they are fully heated until they are cooked. Therefore, if you must feed potatoes to your dog, they must be cooked. Potatoes must be peeled before being fed to dogs, otherwise they will be difficult to digest and may cause vomiting. Cooked potatoes are relatively soft and can easily get on the dog's hair, and even turn the hair into potato color, so remember to clean up after feeding potatoes.
Tips:
Potatoes cannot be used as a dog’s staple food and must be fed with various other ingredients. Don't feed sprouted potatoes to your dog, even cooked ones. Potatoes are poisonous after they sprout, so don't let your dog get poisoned. Don’t throw sprouted potatoes around the house. Dispose of them promptly to prevent dogs from accidentally eating them. Raw potatoes are a no-no for dogs, and the reason is solanine. Solanine is a toxic compound found in plants in the nightshade family, including white potatoes and tomatoes. Typically, the amount of solanine in these foods is not high enough to cause harm to humans, but depending on the amount, it can be toxic to dogs. Cooking potatoes uses up large amounts of solanine, making them less dangerous for dogs to eat. If you are going to give your dog a potato, it should be baked or boiled without additives.
