What’s the Deal with Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs?
March 28, 2006
In San Diego, I stumbled across a new trend in dog treats … dehydrated sweet potatoes. I thought they were chicken chews (another trend). When I picked one up, it was thick, heavy, hard like jerky, and wrinkled. The manufacturer told me it was a sweet potato. How cool is this?
Yams are packed with vitamins and minerals, calcium and fiber. They're naturally sweet and great for dogs who want a vegetarian alternative to rawhide. They're also good for dogs with wheat or corn allergies. Sweet potato chews can be kept for six months (longer if you refrigerate them).
I was so impressed with these chews that I decided we should carry them on FunStuffForDogs.com. I've ordered a couple of cases that come in resealable plastic bags. We need to get our crack-shot photographer, Dianne Coburn, to take some fabulous pictures so you can see the texture and color online. We should have them up and ready to buy in a week or so.
I'm very excited about these. Finally, a vegetable alternative to rawhide that dogs love, isn't greasy, doesn't stain the carpet, and provides a good chewing experience. Please tell me how they do with your dog. Write a product review or add your two cents to an existing review. - Lisa Woody
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funstufffordogs | May 3, 2006 at 2:51 pm
They’re here! You can now get Sweet Potato Chews at FunStuffForDogs.com by following this link: http://www.funstufffordogs.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1146170938
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Debbie | May 7, 2006 at 9:13 pm
I saw these at our local pet “health food store” and of course had to try them. My Boxer LOVES them. My sister’s Boxer ate a piece and left the rest. I would not compare it to chewing on rawhide. This lasts longer than a biscuit, but is still gone in minute or two. I would buy them again for variety of flavor and texture.
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Donna | August 20, 2006 at 10:35 pm
I went to the site, and it tells me they (sweet potato chews) are no longer available????
NOTE FROM MODERATOR: They’re back in stock. Try again (here’s a link). - L.W.
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Susan T. | December 21, 2006 at 5:02 pm
I found a recipe! make your own! (and email me, let me know how it works for you, I am going to try it myself as well!
statelylady@gmail.com
SWEET POTATO CHEWS FOR DOGS
(Always Use Organic When You Can)
Wash a sweet potato (yam) the really orange variety, and cut down the middle
lengthwise.
Then cut long lengthwise slices about 1/3 of an inch wide and place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
Put in the oven at 250 degrees for about 3 hours. This leaves them kind of chewy but you could also bake them a little longer to get them crunchy.
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Sunny | October 16, 2007 at 11:33 am
There’s a great group called Bark for Peace that makes Sweet Potato Jerky that has other ingredients in it, they are organic, all natural, and the group is really focued on eco-friendly and really cool people. You can find them on myspace. And the treats are awesome! I can’t get my boyfriend to stop eating them.
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Allie | March 8, 2008 at 10:43 am
My dog loves them! If I ask him if he wants a sweet potato, he comes running. It’s amazing to see him get so excited about something that isn’t meat.
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Becky | May 11, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Hey! I’m in the business of Home Baked Gourmet Dog Treats and just heard about these from someone at a craft fair. From what I’ve read everyone seems to be happy with the treats. I will be home baking them myself and experimenting with flavors, shapes, sizes, etc. If anyone is interested in ordering from me, please email me and I will quote you a price. Mention you read the comment here and I’ll give you 10% off your first order!
Thanks!
http://www.dbtreats.com/house
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Laura | June 29, 2008 at 2:18 am
With regards to the recipe…
Was that 250 degrees C or F?