Cookie’s Tasty Picks — Sweet Potato for Dogs

Each week, Cookie explores one simple ingredient. This quick guide helps you choose safe, healthy foods that support your dog’s long, happy life.

Sweet potato is a gentle, nourishing food for dogs, and this week Cookie explored all its benefits.

Benefits of Sweet Potato 🍠

Rich in fibre and gentle on digestion
Packed with vitamins A, B6 and C
Supports healthy skin and immune system

Types of Sweet Potato for Dogs (Orange, White & Purple)🐶

Different Types of Sweet Potato and Their Benefits

Not all sweet potatoes are the same. They are all safe for dogs when cooked, but each type offers slightly different benefits.

1. Orange Sweet Potato (the most common one)🟧

High in beta-carotene for eye, skin, and immune health
Sweeter and softer in texture
Great for digestion due to higher fibre

2. White Sweet Potato 🤍

Gentle on the stomach
Less sweet and milder in flavour
Good option for dogs with sensitive digestion

3. Purple Sweet Potato 💜

Rich in anthocyanins, strong antioxidants
May help reduce inflammation
Supports gut balance and cellular health

Cookie the little chef explaining the benefits of orange, white and purple sweet potatoes 🍠🐾

Best Ways to Prepare 🍽️

Steam or boil plain

Dehydrate thin slices for a simple, crunchy snack

No salt, oil or butter

Serve mashed or in small cubes

Never raw

✔️ Safe Tip: All sweet potato types are safe for dogs when cooked plain — no salt, oil, seasoning, or butter.

⚠️ Important: Some restaurants include raw sweet potato in their dog menu. However, raw sweet potato is harder to digest and may cause stomach upset. It’s always safer when cooked plain.

Safe Serving Size 💚

Small dogs: 1–2 tbsp
Medium dogs: 2–4 tbsp
Large dogs: ¼ to ½ cup

Cookie’s Little Note 🐾

Cookie proudly serving sweet potato chips, cubes and a tiny jelly 🍠🐾👩‍🍳

“Today I tried the purple sweet potato and felt like a very fancy pup! 💜🍠✨”

TL;DR 🔍

Sweet potato is a healthy, gentle food for dogs when cooked plain. Orange, white and purple varieties are all safe, each offering different benefits. Serve small portions and avoid giving it raw.

Key Takeaways ⭐

Always serve plain and in small portions😋🧡”

All sweet potato types are safe when cooked

Orange = beta-carotene boost

White = gentle on digestion

Purple = antioxidant-rich

CTA 📌

Tried it? Tell us how your pup reacted!

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