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Justine
Feb 28, 2005 - 8:02AM
Potato peels

Dr. Getty,

A friend's child at my yard is feeding her pony potato peelings. I was told years ago that horses shouldn't eat them but I can't remember why.

Thanks.

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Dr. Getty
Feb 28, 2005 - 8:03AM
Re: Potato peels

Hello Justine,

Ripe potatoes won’t poison a horse however, as potatoes age, a green pigment develops under the skin that contains alkaloids. These are dangerous compounds that can cause damage to the nervous system, leading to depression, weakness, diarrhea, and sometimes colic.

So, I would not feed potato peelings. It is far too risky.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

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