Potato Eyes
Solanum tuberosum
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Vegetables
Other Names: Potato sprouts, potato eyes, sprouted potato
The potato eyes are the white sprouts that come from the potato and grow from the body. These can be bumps on the potato or full growths on the potato. If grown, these eventually turn into root systems to grow into a potato plant.
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Is Potato Eyes item toxic?
Yes. Sprouts and eyes concentrate glycoalkaloids (solanine family) that can damage the nervous system and gut in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Should I feed my pet Potato Eyes?
No. Do not feed potato eyes or sprouted potatoes to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer. If your pet ate sprouts or green potato parts, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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