Can cats eat potatoes?
Plain cooked potatoes are fine for cats in small amounts (RSPCA, ASPCA). Raw, green or sprouting potatoes can be harmful (ASPCA, PDSA); Pet Poison Helpline lists green potatoes as toxic to cats.
How to serve it: boiled or mashed, no butter, salt or green spots, just a little
Questions
Can dogs eat potatoes?
Yes, but only a little. AKC says plain cooked potatoes are fine in small amounts. Avoid green potatoes or green spots, which contain more solanine, and skip butter and seasonings.
Sources
- RSPCA – How to keep your pets safe from Christmas dangers (pet-safe foods for cats and dogs)
- ASPCA – Pets and Produce: Top Tips on Vegetable Garden Safety
- Pet Poison Helpline – Potato (Green) Is Toxic To Cats
- PDSA – Poisonous plants (raw, green or sprouting potatoes)
- Cornell Feline Health Center – Feeding Your Cat
Last checked: October 2026