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Safe
Cooked taro is safe for dogs.
Must be thoroughly cooked — raw taro contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat. Cooked taro is a starchy, digestible treat.
Caution
Taro should be fully cooked before offering to cats.
Raw taro contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause severe mouth irritation. Must be thoroughly cooked. Even cooked, feed only in small amounts.