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Sweet potato is a safe, healthy, and natural treat for dogs, offering a range of health benefits (and a sweet flavor they’ll likely love). Sweet potato support a healthy digestive system thanks to their high dietary fibre content. They’re also low in fat and contain essential vitamins like  B6, C, and A.
 
Beta-Carotene 
Have you ever wondered what gives sweet potatoes their yellow, gold, or orange (and sometimes even purple) coloring? It’s beta-carotene!
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of certain types of cancer while simultaneously providing protection against heart disease.
“Each Beta-carotene converts to two molecules of Vitamin A in your dog’s body, which is essential for your dog’s vision, bone growth, skin and reproduction,” Steve Doerr, Technical Director and Research and Development Scientist at Redbarn Pet Products said.”
Symptoms of serious Beta-carotene or Vitamin A deficiency include night blindness, poor skin quality, abnormal bone/teeth development, and abnormal reproductive development.
Fun Fact: Dogs can convert beta-carotene to Vitamin A. Cats cannot; they must directly consume preformed Vitamin A.
 
Rich Source of Fibre
Sweet potatoes are second on the list of top vegetables high in fibre. 
One of the main reasons for adding fibre to a dog’s diet is to encourage regular, healthy bowel movements.
Sweet potatoes are also used to alleviate constipation and diarrhea, depending on the fibre type. Some diets have higher fiber content to displace calories, increase a feeling of fullness, and help a pet lose weight.
When observing your dog, If you see your pet repeatedly straining then a vet check is strongly advised.
 
Vitamin A
According to PETMD, sweet potatoes are one of the best dietary sources of vitamin A, which promotes healthy skin, coat, eyes, nerves, and muscles in dogs. Sweet potatoes are also a rich source of vitamins A, C,  B6, potassium, calcium, and iron, just to name a few!
 
That said, sweet potatoes are also primarily carbohydrates so don’t go overboard and only add a limited amount to your dog’s diet.
 
When adding any new food to your dog’s diet, be sure to check with your vet before making the transition.
 
Did you know? One cup of cooked sweet potato contains approximately 5.94 grams of fiber.
Sweet Potato Nutritional Information
According to the USDA, one medium baked sweet potato with skin contains 103 calories, 2.29 grams of protein, 23.6 grams of carbohydrates, 0.27 grams of fat, 3.8 grams of fiber and 7.39 grams of sugar.
A medium baked white potato with skin, on the other hand, contains 115 calories, 2.49 grams of protein, 0.06 grams of fat, 26.71 grams of carbohydrates, 4.6 grams of fiber, and 0.81 grams of sugar. Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamins C and B, as well as potassium.