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.
Is it better to boil or bake sweet potatoes for dogs?
It is very important, when feeding your dog sweet potato, that you cook it first, and ideally remove the skin. Raw sweet potatoes are difficult for most dogs to chew, plus the raw potato can, in some cases, cause stomach upsets or even blockages.
What if a dog eats raw sweet potato?
You can try offering her small, frequent meals of a bland diet such as boiled chicken and white rice. This may help alleviate any GI upset. If she starts vomiting or becomes disinterested in food, or if her diarrhea does not improve within 1-2 days, I would get her to the vet.
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