Yes — safe in moderation
Yes — plain cooked sweet potato is one of the best vegetable treats for dogs: rich in fibre, beta-carotene and gentle on the stomach. Always cooked, never raw.
Cooked sweet potato is a digestible complex carbohydrate packed with fibre, vitamin A (as beta-carotene), vitamin C and potassium. Its fibre supports healthy digestion, and many dogs find it soothing during mild tummy upsets. It appears in lots of grain-free dog foods and dehydrated sweet-potato chews are a popular natural treat. Serve it boiled, steamed or baked and plain — raw sweet potato is hard to digest and a choking risk, and the skin is best removed for easy digestion.
A tablespoon or two of mashed cooked sweet potato for a medium dog, a few times a week. It is calorie-dense, so keep it within the 10% treat allowance and go easy with diabetic dogs. Introduce slowly to avoid a fibre-related loose stool.
Plain cooked potato, pumpkin and carrots are other gentle options.
General information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten something potentially harmful or shows symptoms, contact your vet or an emergency clinic immediately. Full disclaimer.