There are many food items that you shouldn't feed your dog. Yoghurt isn’t one of them. Your dogs can eat yoghurt daily, but it’s important to ensure that the serving size is adequate and provides sufficient nutrition.
Since yoghurt contains lactose, many canines might have a tough time digesting it. You should always consult a vet before adding yoghurt to your dog's daily diet.
Additionally, its important to check the ingredients of the yoghurt before offering it to your dog. You have to make sure that the yoghurt does not contain any artificial preservatives or sweeteners.
A common sweetener found in various food items is 'xylitol.' You must never feed your dogs any yoghurt containing even the smallest amount of this sweetener.
When ingested, xylitol can accumulate in the liver tissues and cause liver failure.
But apart from that, yoghurt is highly beneficial for your dog.
Just like how there are numerous benefits of consuming yoghurt for us, the same is also true for our dogs. Yoghurt contains probiotics, which acts as an essential nutrient to enrich the digestive tracts.
Additionally, yoghurt is an exquisite source of calcium and protein which are essential nutrients that your dog requires regularly. Although dogs already have protein in their diet, adding more protein from yoghurt won’t hurt your dog at all as long as you follow one important rule.
The amount of yoghurt you feed them depends on numerous factors.
You should consult the veterinarian before providing them yoghurt as they can accurately pinpoint the correct portion size. This will allow you to be able to determine the appropriate amount of yoghurt for your dogs.
The 10% rule implies that the yoghurt should be no more than 10% of your dog's daily caloric intake.
As long as you follow this simple rule, you can give your dog yoghurt every day. The bonus here is that your dog shall definitely be healthier and thrive from this small change in diet.
The best kind of yoghurt to give them is plain or non-fat plain Greek yoghurt. Since it contains very little lactose, your dog can truly thrive on it.
In fact, numerous research suggests that your dog might actually like Greek yoghurt more than regular yoghurt.
Dogs seem to like that Greek yoghurt is thicker, and the whey has been strained out more than regular yoghurt.
Giving your dogs plain yoghurt despite them being lactose intolerant could have heavy repercussions. Hence, one must always consult the veterinarian to check if your dog is lactose intolerant.
Here are some signs that your dog is lactose intolerant:
• Diarrhea: The most common sign of lactose intolerance is diarrhea. If you start to notice that your dog's feces is loose or watery, it is a clear sign of diarrhea. You will most likely see diarrhea within 12 hours of your dog consuming a dairy product.
• Vomiting: When it happens frequently, or with much more intensity, it is pretty alarming. It is one of the tell-tale signs of lactose intolerance. Vomiting occurs due to changes in the gut due to the consumption of dairy products.
Apart from these, constipation, bloating, and indigestion are signs that tell you whether your dog can consume lactose or not.
If your dog is lactose intolerant, and giving yoghurt, in this case, might not be the best option. It’s important look for alternatives so that your dog's health doesn't get affected.
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