Can they eat it? / Sweet potato
Can dogs and cats eat sweet potato?
Dogs
SafeCats
SafeCooked, plain, yes. Raw, no.
Bake or boil, no skin for small dogs, no butter or marshmallow. Raw sweet potato is hard to digest. Dehydrated sweet potato chews are popular and fine.
If they ate it
Offer water, skip the next meal, and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than a day or your pet seems unwell.
Safe for dogs means: fine as an occasional treat, prepared as described.
General information from veterinary guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, call your vet or a pet poison line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435. Charges may apply.