
Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Vegetables
For Your Pet: Potatoes contain glycoalkaloids called solanine and chaconine which can cause serious gastrointestinal distress which can be detrimental to your pets health. The green parts of the potato and the sprouted parts known as the eyes are more toxic and can cause severe illness if ingested. If the potato is clean and does not have any green parts or eyes, the high amount of carbohydrates and starch still cannot be digested by rabbits and other small pets, causing abdominal pain and other issues.
Warning: Do not feed your pet potatoes as it can cause illness.
Resources: If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.
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