Should you Blanch sweet potatoes before dehydrating for dogs?

For this recipe we walk you through processing techniques for dehydrated sweet potatoes, green beans, and bell peppers, but you can use this recipe with all dog-safe fruits and veggies. In a hurry? The blanching is totally optional. Mostly it just ensures the colors of your fresh produce stay beautiful. Yes, Sweet Potatoes in all forms can be good for your dog. All dehydration does is to remove the water content from the food item. This means that dehydrated Sweet Potatoes are still an excellent source of vitamins, fibre, and minerals.

Do you need to blanch sweet potatoes before dehydrating?

Blanching or cooking protects against loss of color, texture and flavor. It also decreases the time it takes to dehydrate sweet potatoes and the time it takes to re-hydrate them. Without cooking or blanching, dehydrated sweet potatoes will lose their color and change flavor after about 3 months.

How do I dehydrate sweet potatoes for my dog in a dehydrator?

Slice the sweet potatoes ½ cm thick. Place the slices on the food dehydrator racks. Set the dehydrator to 135˚ F. Dry for 6-7 hours, depending on how crunchy you prefer the treats to be.

Can dogs eat dehydrated sweet potatoes?

Boiled, steamed, baked, or dehydrated sweet potatoes can be great snacks for your dog. However, check with your veterinarian before adding sweet potato to your dog's diet because too much vitamin A can cause bone problems and muscle weakness.

Should sweet potatoes be cooked or raw for dogs?

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.

Can dogs eat dehydrated sweet potato?

Unfortunately for them, most sweets are not good for them. Dehydrated sweet potatoes can fill your dog's desire for sugary snacks, while at the same time giving him something to chew on. Fortunately, it is both easy and inexpensive to dehydrate sweet potatoes, even without using a dehydrator.

Can You dehydrate sweet potato bark?

Sweet potato bark is great to pack in a go-bag or take hiking. Just puree the cooked potatoes before dehydrating and spread the puree out on the ParaFlex sheets. Drying puree will take less time than slices. When completely dried, break into pieces and package.

How do you thicken sweet potato chips for dogs?

Put some of the potato slices or the bark into a food processor and turn into a powder. This powder can be used as a thickening in Sweet Potato Soup, or any other type of soup. Dogs love sweet potato chips (or so I'm told - I have cats and they don't care for them).

How long do you cook sweet potato slices for dogs?

Remove with a slotted spoon to cooking sheet. Place the sweet potato slices on your baking sheet. I bake for about 3 hrs., turning the slices 1/2 way thru. This will give you a soft, but chewy dog treat. For a crunchier treat, cook an additional 20-30 minutes depending on how hot your oven cooks.