Plain Yogurt or Probiotics

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

If Apple needs the probio for a 'therapy' and not as a snack, then I'd go w/ a supplement for sure. The concentration of probio in yogurt isn't much, and yogurt only contains 1 or 2 species at the most. Whereas, if you get one formulated for dogs - a good supp will include the species specific to a dog's GI.

Keep in mind...the stomach of a dog is extremely acidic...and there is a lot of thought out there that many probios die after hitting the stomach (never making it to the small intestine, where they're needed). Some probios try to use some sort of a 'delivery system' to try and protect the probios so that they are able to reach the sm intestine.

This.

The strains in a supplement made for dogs are more likely to be able to be more effectively used by the dog. Yogurt for therapeutic purposes is more of a human thing.

I'm not convinced that probiotics would make a major differences for most dogs, but if you are going to use it, it would be best to use a trusted supplement.

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by Schooby

I use Stoneyfield plain organic yogurt. I put in in their Kong and freeze it

I have been adding to their food... but I like your idea better!! Thanks