Are potatoes bad for dogs?

Safe: Some Vegetables. Your dog can have a healthy snack of carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber slices, or zucchini slices. Even a plain baked potato is OK. Don't let your dog eat any raw potatoes or any potato plants from your pantry or garden. read more

Most people know that chocolate is bad for dogs. The problem in chocolate is theobromine. It's in all kinds of chocolate, even white chocolate. The most dangerous types are dark chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate. Chocolate can cause a dog to vomit and have diarrhea. It can also cause heart problems, tremors, seizures, and death. read more

White potatoes are not ‘bad’ for pets. Like any whole food, they can be fed in moderation to animals who are not affected by food sensitivities. When it comes to food allergies, the diet should be adjusted to suit what the individual animal can and can’t tolerate, and potatoes should simply be avoided, along with any other intolerable ingredients, if the pet is sensitive to them. read more

Like other root crops, potatoes are also high in carbohydrates. Although it provides energy to your dogs, excessive consumption may lead to obesity, diabetes, and pancreatitis. read more