Can my dog eat Yam?
Can my dog eat Yam?
Can my dog eat Yam? 
Yams are sometimes mistaken for sweet potatoes, but they are a very different vegetable. Yams are tubers originally from Africa and are enjoyed the world in many types of cuisines. Their flavor has been described as similar to a sweet potato, but dryer and starchier. They can be boiled, roasted, fried, or grilled—making them a versatile veggie. Yams include some essential nutrients, including vitamin A, C, E & K, potassium, calcium and more.
Can my dog eat yams? Can my puppy eat yams? Yes—yams can be a healthy addition to your fur baby’s diet! If you choose to give your dog yams, it’s best to remove the peel and then cook the yams. The starch found in yams isn’t easily digested by dogs, and can cause digestive issues. Also, yams can pose a choking hazard, so be sure to cut them up into bite-size pieces for your dog. What if my dog ate too many yams? He’ll be OK, but may suffer with a stomach ache and/or diarrhea. For this reason, it’s recommended that you only serve yams in small portions and as an occasional addition to your pup’s normal dog food.
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Yes, I do add mashed cooked yams to my dog’s regular diet as it can be a healthy addition to its diet. He actually loves it and always comes wagging its tail whenever he notices that I want to add that to his food plate. It’s healthy and safe too and I totally recommend it.
I’m a new pet parent making a list of what to and what not to feed my puppy. Thankfully yam is safe for him because yam is a staple for me and I’m happy we’ll get to enjoy that together.
Hmmmm. Interesting. I’ve only eaten yam myself like thrice and I had no idea that it include some essential nutrients. I think I’ll make it a regular for myself and also try to get my dog to eat some too. Who wouldn’t love to get nutritional benefits like vitamins, potassium, calcium and others.
Oh yeah, your dog will really like it just the same way you will. It’s a healthy addition to his diet. But be sure to prepare it properly by peeling it then cooking well until it becomes tender. Don’t forget to cut them very tiny just so he doesn’t choke on them. Trust me, your dog will love you more for it.
Alright, yams can pose a choking hazard and so should be cut up into bite-size pieces. Got it. We’ve got lots of yam growing around here and I won’t mind getting my dog in on the fun since we eat it too almost on a weekly basis.