Can cats eat potatoes?

Why

Raw potatoes contain solanine, a toxin that can cause serious digestive and neurological issues in cats. Even cooked potatoes offer little nutritional value for obligate carnivores and can lead to weight gain if fed too frequently.

If you do feed it

• Only feed fully cooked, peeled potatoes with no salt, butter, oil, or seasonings.
• Limit treats to a teaspoon-sized amount no more than once or twice a week.
• Always introduce slowly to check for stomach upset or allergic reactions.
• Never feed green potatoes, sprouts, or potato skins due to high toxin levels.

Watch out for

• raw or green potatoes
• potato skins and sprouts
• seasoned or fried potatoes
• potato chips and french fries
• mashed potatoes with milk or butter

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