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Can I microwave a sweet potato for my dog?

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Created: 2022-06-22 03:51:10

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ANSWER: YES - Peel the Sweet Potatoes.You peel back the skin or remove it and then cut slices and place in microwave, without the skin.


Can dogs eat microwaved sweet potato?

Yes, they can.

What is the best way to cook sweet potatoes for dogs?

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1 inch cubes. Place the cubes into a pot of boiling water (do not use salt when cooking sweet potatoes for dogs). Boil them on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain out the water, then place the sweet potatoes in a pot and mash them well.

Do sweet potatoes need to be cooked for dogs?

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. For that reason, it's best to only serve them in their cooked form.

Can you microwave cooked sweet potato?

Bizarrely, a microwaved sweet potato still has the caramelised texture we all love in a baked sweet potato. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Five minutes! Check to see if the sweet potato is tender after that.

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