Vegetable
Cooked sweet potato
A fibre-rich occasional treat for dogs when served plain and cooked.
Preparation matters as much as the ingredient.
Who can eat it
Dogs
Not suitable for
Cats as a regular foodRabbitsRaw for any pet
Benefits
- Fibre and beta-carotene
- Low-fat treat option
Risks
- High in starch — calories add up
- Raw sweet potato is hard to digest
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Peeled, boiled or baked, no butter, salt or seasoning.
- Serving guidance
- A few small cubes as a treat, within 10% of daily calories.