No, dogs cannot eat taro because it contains calcium oxalates. Even in its cooked form, taro is still toxic to dogs. Any form of taro, whichever way it is prepared, is toxic to dogs even taro chips or ice cream.

When dogs consume taro, they can show various symptoms of an upset stomach such as irritation of the mouth, lips, and tongue, vomiting, drooling, and general oral irritation. In case you notice such symptoms after the dog has consumed taro, you should seek a veterinarian’s help so that he/she might help with medicine or injection that will relieve the symptoms.

While taro is a vegetable that is rich in oxalates in the same way as spinach and raspberries, it is not yet known how much you can feed your dog, since it might have adverse effects. 

Scientists have suggested that cooking taro for long periods could reduce the number of calcium oxalates in taro, which makes it safe for consumption. Nonetheless, just ensure that even if cooked, do not feed leaves or stems of taro to dogs.

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