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  • Why pet food pricing matters in Latin America

    Pet food market leaders play all along the pricing curve, which is especially important in the highly concentrated pet food markets in Latin America.

  • Celebrate the little (furry) things in life

    Guinea Pig Awareness Week planned as a week-long digital event starting March 22.

  • Can Dogs Eat Yogurt? What are The Benefits of Yogurt for Dogs

    Can Dogs Eat Yogurt?

    Yes, your dog can safely consume yogurt. It might be one of their favorite things to have, after all, it’s so tasty!

    However, there are still some things you should be aware of before treating your fur-baby with some. Read on to find out.

    Can I Give My Dog Yogurt?

    The best kind of yogurt to give your dog is the plain kind. Even better if it’s non-fat kind.

    Make sure there are no added artificial preservatives and no sweeteners as well. Avoid yogurt with any flavoring, even if fruit-flavored.

    Check the ingredients label to make sure the yogurt doesn’t contain any Xylitol. As it is deathly toxic for dogs and ingesting even a small amount may lead to liver failure.

    Is Yogurt Bad for Dogs?

    Yogurt may be troublesome for your dog’s immune system as pasteurized dairy products put more stress on the immune system. They may have trouble digesting as their bodies are not designed to digest lactose. 

    Too much lactose in their diet may lead to gas, diarrhea, and vomiting. Dairy products are also high in fat content and too much fat can lead to stomach upset and pancreatitis in dogs.

    If your pet shows any of these reactions take them immediately to your veterinarian.   

    Is Yogurt Good for Dogs?

    The active cultures in yogurt provide many probiotic benefits for a dog just like it does in humans. However, there are better sources of probiotics for dogs like probiotic supplements. 

    Best Practices For Giving Yogurt To My Dog

    You can start by giving your dog a very small amount of yogurt. If they don’t show any reactions, you can occasionally give small amounts to them as a treat.

    Choose a yogurt with more live-culture like plain, Greek yogurt, to get more probiotic benefits from it. 

    Can Puppies Eat Yogurt?

    Yes, you can give your puppy plain yogurt but it’s important to exercise constraint. Young puppies don’t require much yogurt. A teaspoon is plenty when given as an occasional treat. 

    Moreover, it’s important to consult your veterinarian before introducing new food you aren’t so sure about. 

    If you want to treat your dog with some yogurt, we recommend these products that have just the right amount of yogurt:

    That’s our blog! Hope you found it helpful. If you have any queries please feel free to comment on your questions. 

    To find more information visit The Dog Bakery blog here.

  • Time to nominate your canine farm hand

    Nominations for the 2022 Farm Bureau Farm Dog contest sponsored by Purina now open.

  • Bravo Packing Expands Previously Announced Recall Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Health Risks

    Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ is expanding the previously announced voluntary recall of two pet food products to now include all pet food and bones in all package sizes.

  • Raw pet food safety risks rise with owner cognitive bias

    Pet owners tended to underestimate health risks from improper handling of raw products, such as rinsing raw meat or not segregating utensils and equipment.

  • Webinar: Pet food project management insights for non-project managers

    On April 8, learn best practices unique to pet food projects that turn ideas and opportunities into reality with Gail Kuhlman, Jeremiah Carter, Anthony Schmid. Sponsored by Wenger Manufacturing and Corporate Project Services. Register now.

  • An Overview of Regulatory Failures

    We compiled years of FDA failures regulating pet food into one document, a white paper exposing the lawlessness in pet food.

  • Rye grain digestible, palatable in sustainable dog food

    As grains grow in pet food popularity in the wake of DCM and sustainability concerns, rye could find wider use in dog food.

  • The day everything changed: How pet food, owners reacted

    The pandemic swiftly and significantly affected every aspect of the pet food supply chain, all the way to consumers buying food for their pets.