Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?

The short answer: Yes.

The long answer: Your dog will benefit from eating sweet potatoes. These starchy root vegetables contain high amounts of vitamin A (helps keep your dog’s eyes, coat, skin, muscles, and nerves healthy), vitamin C (improves your dog’s immune system), and fiber (aids in your dog’s digestion).

As long as they’re not cooked with harmful flavourings such as sugar, salt, or butter, sweet potatoes can be eaten by your dog regularly. They’re usually mixed into dog food or treats since they’re are gluten-free, carbohydrate-rich, and easily digestible. Owners with dogs that are diabetic, overweight, or less active should consult with their vet before incorporating sweet potatoes into their dog’s diet because of its high glycemic index.  

How to feed sweet potatoes to your dog: Wash the sweet potatoes properly. Peel off the skin before steaming, boiling, or baking them. Never feed your dog raw and unpeeled sweet potatoes. Once cooked, you can cut it up into smaller pieces, mash it, or mix it with other vegetables and protein before feeding it to your pooch.  

Here are three ideas for sweet potato treats your dog will love:

1. Dehydrated sweet potato dog chews are tasty treats you can give as a reward.
2. Create a holiday casserole for your dog using sweet potatoes, fruits, and kidney beans!
3. Your dog will love the smell and taste of these sweet potato dog biscuits.

In summary: Sweet potatoes are a welcome addition to your dog’s diet. Consumed properly, they will provide your pup with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will improve his overall health. Ask your vet about how much sweet potatoes you should feed to your dog in each meal.

Discover which other vegetables dogs can safely eat in our “can dogs eat” category.

References: 

Food dogs should not eat and some they should

Can Dogs Eat This? The Ultimate Guide To 105 Food Items

Healthy Foods Checklist: Sweet Potatoes For Dogs