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My 10 kg beagle puppy is always in the kitchen. How can I prevent him from digging green potatoes out of the pantry bag?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

Store potatoes in a sealed, lidded container kept inside a closed cupboard. Puppies are naturally curious, so combine secure storage with consistent training like teaching a solid "leave it" command. Never leave a bag of potatoes on the floor or within reach, as even a small amount of green skin contains solanine, which is toxic. If he ever gets into one, watch for vomiting or tremors and call your vet promptly.

Green or sprouted potato — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Green skin and sprouts contain solanine, which causes vomiting, tremors and heart problems.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Green or sprouted potato should not be given to dogs at all. Even a small amount can do harm, so there is no portion small enough to be safe.

Do not induce vomiting and do not give milk or oil to “dilute” it. Note the food and roughly how much was eaten, then call your vet or a pet poison hotline and follow their advice on whether to bring the pet in straight away.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Green or sprouted potato food facts page.

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