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Sweet Potatoes: This Root Crop Is Filled With Antioxidants and Nutrients

It may look like a potato, but this tuber has deep orange flesh that offers numerous antioxidants and nutrients, making it a great pet treat. Learn more about its benefits and how you can offer it to your pet here.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

• 8 min read
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Cooked, unseasoned sweet potatoes are safe for pets. They're a healthy source of various nutrients that may help promote different aspects of your pet's well-being
  • Sweet potatoes contain phytochemicals that exhibit "multifaceted actions" such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antiulcer and anticancer benefits
  • The amount of phytochemicals in sweet potato depends on its variety. Purple varieties have higher amounts of anthocyanin, whereas orange ones contain more beta-carotene
  • When feeding your pet sweet potato as a snack, make sure that you cook it well. Do not feed your pet raw sweet potatoes because they're difficult to digest

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bark & whiskers disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. Dr. Karen Becker cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your holistic veterinarian.

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