{"id":18229,"date":"2022-03-25T11:04:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:04:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:36","slug":"do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/","title":{"rendered":"Do potatoes give dogs diarrhea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#Do_potatoes_give_dogs_diarrhea\" title=\"Do potatoes give dogs diarrhea?\">Do potatoes give dogs diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#What_should_I_feed_my_dog_if_he_has_diarrhea\" title=\"What should I feed my dog if he has diarrhea?\">What should I feed my dog if he has diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_potatoes\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats potatoes?\">What happens if my dog eats potatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#Are_potatoes_OK_to_feed_dogs\" title=\"Are potatoes OK to feed dogs?\">Are potatoes OK to feed dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_diarrhea_in_dogs\" title=\"What is the most common cause of diarrhea in dogs?\">What is the most common cause of diarrhea in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#Is_mashed_potato_good_for_dog_diarrhea\" title=\"Is mashed potato good for dog diarrhea?\">Is mashed potato good for dog diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_diarrhea\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for diarrhea?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#What_do_you_feed_a_dog_that_has_diarrhea\" title=\"What do you feed a dog that has diarrhea?\">What do you feed a dog that has diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_firm_up_his_stool\" title=\"What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?\">What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-potatoes-give-dogs-diarrhea\/#Should_I_starve_my_dog_if_he_has_diarrhea\" title=\"Should I starve my dog if he has diarrhea?\">Should I starve my dog if he has diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_potatoes_give_dogs_diarrhea\"><\/span>Do potatoes give dogs diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rotting potatoes have toxins in them called solanine, which can actually poison a dog (and humans). <b>If either of you eat a bad potato, the solanine could cause diarrhea, vomiting, and even shock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_feed_my_dog_if_he_has_diarrhea\"><\/span>What should I feed my dog if he has diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opt for bland, easily digestible foods such as <b>white rice, cottage cheese, yogurt, cooked macaroni or oatmeal, or high protein foods such as eggs or chicken without the skin. Stick to this diet until your dog&#8217;s symptoms improve and his routine returns to normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_potatoes\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats potatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green potato poisoning in dogs occurs when a dog consumes too much solanine, which is a glycoalkaloid naturally produced in green or raw potatoes, potato skins, and the foliage from the potato plant. Solanine poisoning can cause <b>heart problems, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal upset<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_potatoes_OK_to_feed_dogs\"><\/span>Are potatoes OK to feed dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like tomatoes, raw potatoes contain solanine, a compound that is toxic to some dogs. However, cooking a potato reduces the levels of solanine. <b>If you do feed your dog a potato, it should be baked or boiled, with nothing added to it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_diarrhea_in_dogs\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of diarrhea in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below we have listed some of the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs: <b>Eating garbage or spoiled food. Stress or anxiety. Change in diet or treats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mashed_potato_good_for_dog_diarrhea\"><\/span>Is mashed potato good for dog diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While mashed potatoes shouldn&#8217;t be a replacement for vet-recommended medication or treatment, <b>plain, unseasoned mashed potatoes may have some benefit for dogs with diarrhea. Yes, in that they are bland and unlikely to cause any irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, and they have fiber.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some tried-and-true methods include: <b>Rice water: Boil high-quality rice in a lot of water, remove the grains, and offer the dog the creamy white soup that&#8217;s left. A splash of broth or a bit baby food will make it more palatable. Plain white rice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_a_dog_that_has_diarrhea\"><\/span>What do you feed a dog that has diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opt for bland, easily digestible foods such as <b>white rice, cottage cheese, yogurt, cooked macaroni or oatmeal, or high protein foods such as eggs or chicken without the skin. Stick to this diet until your dog&#8217;s symptoms improve and his routine returns to normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_firm_up_his_stool\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed Your Dog <b>Canned Pumpkin<\/b> If your dog&#8217;s stool is loose and watery, try giving your dog plain canned pumpkin to help alleviate any stomach issues. You can also add a little canned pumpkin to your dog&#8217;s food for a natural source of fiber.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_starve_my_dog_if_he_has_diarrhea\"><\/span>Should I starve my dog if he has diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly <b>we would not suggest you starve them unless advised by your vet. This can often do more harm especially in puppies and geriatric dogs. The gut cells actually get their nutrition from the food they absorb, so starving can actually weaken the intestine wall.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do potatoes give dogs diarrhea?What should I feed my dog if he has diarrhea?What happens if my dog eats potatoes?Are potatoes OK to feed dogs?What is the most common cause of diarrhea in dogs?Is mashed potato good for dog diarrhea?What home remedy can I give my dog for diarrhea?What do you feed&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18229"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18229\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}