Vegetable
Can cats eat sweet potato?
A little, cooked. Plain cooked sweet potato is safe for cats in small amounts, but they need very little carbohydrate.
If your cat ate some
- A small amount usually causes nothing worse than a mild stomach upset.
- Offer water, skip the next treat and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhoea lasts more than a day or your pet seems unwell.
How much, how often
A teaspoon.
Treats of any kind should stay under 10% of the day’s calories. Work out your pet’s calories
Serving it safely
- Always cook — raw sweet potato is hard to digest
- Mash or cube without butter, sugar or spices
Dogs and cats, side by side
Dogs Safe
Yes, cooked. Plain cooked sweet potato is a good source of fibre and vitamins and appears in many dog foods.
How much: A tablespoon or two, mixed into a meal.
Can dogs eat sweet potato?Cats In moderation
A little, cooked. Plain cooked sweet potato is safe for cats in small amounts, but they need very little carbohydrate.
How much: A teaspoon.
Safer treats your cat can have instead
Questions owners ask
Can cats eat sweet potato?
A little, cooked. Plain cooked sweet potato is safe for cats in small amounts, but they need very little carbohydrate.
How much sweet potato can a cat have?
A teaspoon.
What should I do if my cat ate sweet potato?
A small amount usually causes nothing worse than a mild stomach upset. Offer water, skip the next treat and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhoea lasts more than a day or your pet seems unwell.
Is sweet potato safe for dogs too?
Yes, cooked. Plain cooked sweet potato is a good source of fibre and vitamins and appears in many dog foods.
Sources
Tailwise is for general information and is reviewed by veterinary professionals, but it is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your pet. How we check facts
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