Vegetables are excellent supplements to your dog’s diet.
But, how safe is taro root vegetable for dogs?
Let’s find out.
Where Do Taro Roots Come From?
This sweet potato-like vegetable is part of the Araceae family of plants and has its origin in Southeast Asia and India. It’s also a staple diet in Africa, China, and Hawaii.
Can Frenchies eat taro roots?
While taro roots are good for humans, taro roots cooked or not are highly poisonous for dogs. This is because it contains sodium oxalate which irritates the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
Can Frenchies eat boiled taro?
No. Veterinarians advise against giving taro in any form to your dog, boiled taro included. It’s, therefore, best to steer clear of taro as it can have fatal results.
Cooked taro leaves for dogs
Taro leaves contain various chemicals, including raphides which easily penetrate and cause irritation to the soft tissues of the mouth and intestinal tract. Therefore, you should not be fed to dogs.
What root vegetables can dogs eat?
Root vegetables like sweet potatoes, turnips, carrots, cassava, parsnips, beets, and yucca can be safely fed to dogs to supplement their diet. These should be given in small quantities.
What vegetables are bad for dogs?
Vegetables such as garlic, onion, and leeks are toxic to dogs and should never be included in their diet. These vegetables may cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and severe stomach pain.
My dog ate taro roots, what should I do?
You should visit a veterinarian if your dog has taken taro roots and is showing signs like vomiting, difficulty swallowing, irritation or pain in the mouth, and decreased appetite.
Final Thoughts
Well, now you know.
Taro root vegetables are nutritious and have great benefits to human beings. However, cooked or raw this vegetable is toxic to your dog and should be avoided.
