What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much Green or sprouted potato was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating Green or sprouted potato, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat Green or sprouted potato?
NO — do not feed. Green skin and sprouts contain solanine, which causes vomiting, tremors and heart problems.
What if my dog already ate Green or sprouted potato?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of Green or sprouted potato eaten and your dog's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If Green or sprouted potato was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of Green or sprouted potato for dogs?
There is no accepted safe dose of Green or sprouted potato for dogs; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can dogs have Green or sprouted potato?
Green or sprouted potato is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than Green or sprouted potato for dogs?
Pick from the safe list instead — Mulberry or Gooseberry carry none of the risk that Green or sprouted potato does, and they work better as an everyday treat.