Is yogurt safe 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. When your dog takes antibiotics to fight an infection, one unfortunate side effect is that the drug kills the good bacteria as well as the bad. 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

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. Regular yogurt is the best way to ensure that your dog reaps the full benefits to be had. read more

Yogurts with active bacteria can act as a probiotic and are good for your dog’s digestive system. 6. Salmon. A good source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are responsible for keeping your dog’s coat healthy and shiny, as well as supporting your dog’s immune system. read more