How Do I Feed My Dog Yams? Yams (and sweet potatoes) should always be cooked before being fed to your dog. Not only are they harder to eat and digest raw, some varieties are toxic until they've been cooked. Yams can be either boiled or baked before feeding to a dog.
Is raw yam good for dogs?
Do not let your dog eat raw yams or sweet potatoes. The raw vegetables will upset their stomach and could cause an intestinal blockage. You should always remove the yam skin before giving it to your dog. Your pet doesn't need that extra dietary fiber.
What happens if a dog eats raw sweet potato?
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. Some dogs are known to “inhale” their food, so making sure the potato is of a soft consistency lessons the risk of choking.
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