Can dogs eat Konjac corm?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat konjac corm? Konjac corm can be eaten by dogs only when cooked. It should not be eaten raw as it contains toxic calcium oxalate crystals. Cooking the vegetable eliminates these poisonous compounds. In addition, konjac corm has plenty of soluble fiber and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties for dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Konjac corm is a rich source of soluble fiber, which promotes healthy digestion.
  • Konjac corm also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which can boost the immune system and prevent infections and diseases.

Risks

health-risks
  • Konjac corm contains calcium oxalate crystals that are very toxic to dogs when consumed raw and can irritate a dog's mouth, tongue, and throat.
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