Can my dog eat Sweet Potato or Satsumaimo? 
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Satsumaimo, also known as Japanese sweet potato or sweet potato, is a tuber vegetable related to the morning glory. Sweet potatoes originally come from South America and Central America, and have become a favorite food around the world. Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrition including vitamins A, B5, B6, C & E, riboflavin, manganese, potassium and even more.
Can my dog eat sweet potato? Can my puppy eat sweet potato? Yes to both questions! Did you know that sweet potatoes are often added to commercial dog food? This is because they’re so healthy for dogs. They’re also great for grain-free recipes and dogs who need to avoid grains. When cooking sweet potatoes for your pup, don’t add any other ingredients that could be harmful. You can boil and peel the sweet potato and then add it to your pup’s normal dog food. What if my dog eating too many sweet potatoes? If your dog eats too many sweet potatoes he could develop digestive issues. In addition, sweet potatoes are not recommended for diabetic dogs.
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