Can dogs eat Roast potatoes?

Overview

Yes. Dogs can eat roast potates. Dogs can benefit from the carbohydrates, vitamin C, and potassium, found in potatoes. Use only dog-friendly ingredients. Roast potatoes can be given to dogs as an occasional treat.

Benefits

Roast potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. The complex carbohydrates in the potato can provide sustained energy for the dog, and vitamin C can help boost the dog's immune system.

Risks

While potatoes themselves are not harmful to dogs, the ingredients used to make roast them may be. Many recipes call for butter, salt, and garlic, all of which can be harmful if ingested by dogs in large amounts.

Servings

To serve roast potatoes to dogs, cut the potatoes into small pieces so that they will cook evenly. Skip the salt, fat, garlic, and seasoning. You can add small amounts of dog-friendly oil and herbs such as olive oil and rosemary.
Roast potatoes can be given to dogs occasionally as a treat. Make sure they don't comprise more than 10% of your dog's daily diet.