Is plain yogurt good for dogs?

THE BENEFITS OF YOGURT. You should select yogurts that contain live bacterial cultures, also known as probiotics or good bacteria, which assist in your dog's digestive health. Greek yogurt is more concentrated than traditional yogurt, and it contains a slightly higher amount of the beneficial probiotics. read more

Not all yogurt has probiotics or is good for you. Read labels! Yogurt covered pretzels don’t count. While there is a way to make yogurt dog treats, that is for another discussion. Anything but plain yogurt has additives that, while perfectly fine for humans, are not so great for your dog. read more

Although many pet owners feed their dogs yogurt without issue, veterinarians generally do not recommend feeding yogurt to dogs. While pure yogurt doesn't pose any toxicity to dogs, some dogs are lactose intolerant and need to avoid dairy products, including yogurt. read more

Healthy Foods Checklist: Yogurt for Dogs While most dog foods on the market don’t contain yogurt, the yummy dairy product may provide some nutritional benefits for your dog as a meal additive. Plain, low or non-fat yogurt provides probiotic benefits and serves as an excellent source of calcium for our canine companions. read more