are mashed potatoes good for dogs
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut into cubes or slices. Place in the pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Step 2. Turn off the burner when cooked and remove the pot from the stove. Drain the sweet potatoes, and place the pot back on the still warm burner to eliminate excess moisture. Serves: 8-10. Ingredients: 5-6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into large cubes. 1 head cauliflower, washed, peeled and cut into large pieces, slightly larger than the potato pieces. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. 1 teaspoon kosher salt. 1. Place potatoes and cauliflower into a large kettle. Add enough water to cover vegetables. 2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes and cauliflower are fork tender. If you do plan on giving your dog a straight potato, wash and peel and then boil them until soft. A plain baked potato is fine after it’s gone cold. Sometimes mashed potatoes aren’t so good for Fido because they often contain added butter, cheese, bacon bits, milk and salt. Take those potentially harmful ingredients into consideration before handing it over to be quickly gobbled up. Just like with eggplant, boiled or baked with nothing added to them is best. The nutritious sweet potato is good for dogs and easy to prepare for treats. Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients, yummy sweet potatoes also help stablize blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance in dogs, according to animal studies. So you can give your dog an assortment of vegetables, including a potato, in moderation. But raw potatoes are best avoided and they should still eat a diet mostly made up of meat. In general, the canine digestive system isn’t well-equipped for too many potatoes especially when they’re uncooked. Prior to serving, heat the potatoes in the casserole dish in a 350 F oven for 40 minutes. NOTE: Do not vary the ingredient list without doing research to ensure the safety of your pet. My recipes are safe for the majority of dogs. If you have concerns, consult your veterinarian. Vitamin-rich carrots provide your dog with anitoxidants and help his heart, eyesight, and blood sugar levels (plus, you can freeze them in ice cubes for a cool treat). Let’s face it; most people give their pets food from the table. Broccoli can be fed to dogs both raw and cooked. A raw floret is a healthy treat that costs pennies yet provides incalculable benefits. I recommend combining steamed or cooked broccoli with other super foods and fish for a health infusion whenever a pet is feeling ill. 5. 1 Sweet potatoes may also be cooked in a microwave by washing the potato and leaving the peel on. 2  Pierce a few times with a fork and cook for about six minutes per side in a 1,000-watt microwave. 3  Remove when cooked and let cool. We continue our dog-friendly Thanksgiving cooking with a twist on mashed potatoes. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes.
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