SWEET POTATO – THE SUPERFOOD FOR DOGS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
Whether it be with new toys, tasty treats, or endless amounts of love, ss dog lovers and owners, we are always looking for ways to make our pups happy. So, what if there was a way you can add some new excitement to their diet that you more than likely haven’t thought of until now? While many pet owners wouldn’t dub sweet potatoes on the list of foods they would feed to their dog, sweet potatoes are not only delicious but carry many additional benefits for your dog. A complex carbohydrate, sweet potatoes serve natural doses of energy that’s rich in vitamins and minerals. But what else does this
superfood provide for your lovable pet?
Benefits Of Sweet Potato For Dogs:
Vision, Growth, & Muscle Strength
Beta Carotene is a powerful antioxidant found in sweet potatoes which gives the potato its distinct orange (and sometimes purple) coloring and converts to Vitamin A in your pup’s body. Because of this, it too is believed to reduce the risk of specific cancer types as well as protection against heart disease. Vitamin A is also essential for your dog’s vision, growth, and muscle strength. Poor skin quality and night blindness could mean symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency in your dog.
Vision, Muscle Repair, Immune System
Potassium, manganese, and magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, AND low in sodium, sweet potatoes pack a punch in the minerals department. They are even abundant in vitamins A, B6, and C. Vitamin A is vital for maintaining your dog’s eyes, ensuring their muscles, nerves and skin are healthy. Vitamin C is essential for your dog’s immune system to function properly. Studies show that injury or illnesses, when supplemented with vitamin C, show greater resistance and a higher recovery rate. These minerals serve handfuls of vital purposes within your dogs’ body and are required to maintain good health.
Low Fat, High Fiber
Because sweet potatoes are high in dietary fiber and contain such little amounts of fat, this makes them great for your dog’s digestive health. High fiber diets can assist with reversing loose stool and diarrhea.
HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG SWEET POTATO
Now that we see how undeniably beneficial sweet potatoes can be for your dog, how can you feed this delicious superfood to your dog? While the proper amount of sweet potatoes will vary depending on your dog’s size, sweet potatoes can be enjoyed by your dog several ways. It is important to remove the skin before serving sweet potatoes to your dog, but they can be steamed, boiled, or use dehydrated sweet potatoes as a sweet dog treat.
For a hassle-free way to have your dog receive all the benefits sweet potatoes have to offer, TruDog’s, Fortify Me Freeze Dried Raw Food Topper for Dogs is the perfect solution to having your dog gain all the amazing properties of sweet potatoes. Made in the USA from Midwest-raised, humanely sourced beef, TruDog’s Fortify Me is quality tested for safety and nutrition. It can be used as a snack, in addition to served atop any meal served for your dog. Just sprinkle, and feed! It’s no wonder sweet potato is crowned a ‘super food’!