Cooked Yams Are a Great Supplement to Boost Your Dog's Nutrition. Yams and sweet potatoes are excellent vegetables to add to your dog's food. Many dog foods contain yams because of their nutritional content and low fat.
Can dogs eat raw sweet potatoes or yams?
When feeding your dog a sweet potato, make sure it's cooked and that the skin is removed; leaving the skin on makes it harder for your dog to digest. You should never feed your dog a raw sweet potato. Not only are they difficult to chew, but they can upset your dog's stomach and potentially cause intestinal blockage.
How much sweet potato can I give my dog?
Dogs should start out with very small amounts of sweet potato, usually no more than one or two ounces per serving. Toy breed dogs should start with a quarter or half of an ounce (about two to three teaspoons) and large breed dogs can have a little bit extra if they tolerate the first serving well.
Why can't dogs eat yams?
While yams are commonly available canned, they are not a good option for dogs. Canned yams contain preservatives and sugar, both of which are unhealthy for your dog, particularly in large quantities. And forget sharing your leftover holiday yams with your dog.
Are sweet potatoes toxic to dogs?
What about raw sweet potatoes? White potatoes are from the nightshade family, making them toxic if fed to dogs raw. However, sweet potatoes, since they aren't related to white potatoes, are not toxic. Cooked sweet potatoes are great for your pooch, but raw sweet potatoes may cause a belly ache or intestinal upset.
