Can dogs eat yogurt?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can dogs eat yogurt?

Dogs can eat an appropriate amount of yogurt. Generally, dogs should not eat more than 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Yogurt has good and bad qualities for dogs. The advantage is that it can help dogs improve immunity, increase calcium, enhance digestion and increase appetite; the disadvantage is that milk-blended yogurt and refrigerated yogurt can cause diarrhea in dogs.

Dogs can drink human yogurt, but the beneficial bacteria in the human body are different from those in dogs, so it is best for owners to buy specialized probiotic products for their dogs. This can not only help the dog increase his appetite but also effectively enhance the dog’s resistance.

Things to note when dogs drink yogurt:

1. Dogs should not drink too much yogurt and must keep a certain amount of it.

2. Dogs should not drink iced yogurt. Cold food will affect the dog’s gastrointestinal tract, so if it is yogurt that has just been taken out of the refrigerator, it is best to leave it for 10-15 minutes before giving it. Dogs drink.

3. There are many types of yogurt, which can be divided into yogurt blended with milk powder and raw milk fermented yogurt. Fermented yogurt can be given to dogs in moderation, while yogurt blended with milk powder contains a lot of lactose. Drinking it is not good for your dog's health, so feeding it is not recommended.