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tangobango · 09-28-2007, 03:15 AM

Bristol has a crappy tummy. A couple times a week she retches, mostly bile, when her tummy is empty. She is also licking and nawing on her paws a little bit, mostly as she settles in at night. It is possible that these are related. Before I change her food to a prescription diet (I feed both my babies Innova) or give her benedryl, I thought I would try some live yogurt. I did a search and I still am uncertain as to how much I should give her. Does plain yogurt have the probiotics in it? Does Activia have artificial sweetners? I am going to add Missing Link also but will make any changes one at a time. Any help would be appreciated.

lara2913 · 09-28-2007, 03:21 AM

Live yogurt is fantastic for restoring the good bacteria in their tummies, depends on the size of the dog but while she's sick you could give a couple of spoonfuls a day. My yorkies get 2 spoonfuls each twice a week as part of their raw diet but if they are not feeling good then they get more.

I'm not sure on the brands of live yogurt you have where you live but just look for one that has 'live' or 'natural' or 'bio' on the label.

LuvMySissy · 09-28-2007, 04:09 AM

Dannon makes a "natural" brand that has nothing artificial in it (it is not the activia brand). I also really like Stoneyfield Organic. It can be flavored and also low-fat.

I give my girls a heaping tablespoon each morning.

tangobango · 09-28-2007, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

Live yogurt is fantastic for restoring the good bacteria in their tummies, depends on the size of the dog but while she's sick you could give a couple of spoonfuls a day. My yorkies get 2 spoonfuls each twice a week as part of their raw diet but if they are not feeling good then they get more.

I'm not sure on the brands of live yogurt you have where you live but just look for one that has 'live' or 'natural' or 'bio' on the label.

Brissy is 5 lbs and Charlotte is 3.6. Charlotte has an iron stomach but she will get some too.

diggy4 · 09-28-2007, 04:49 AM

i give a tablespoon every other day. I use Yo-baby yougurt it has 6-7 live cultures in it i think.

grayxie · 09-28-2007, 06:56 AM

I don't all ways have yogurt in the fridge, but when I do I get the quart size I get the Trader Joe's organic vanilla flavor. I will give chip a hefty teaspoon when I have some, he laps it up like a cat and milk.

Erin · 09-28-2007, 07:08 AM

I give them either the Dannon Natural vanilla or the Trader Joe's organic vanilla. They love it. And I love them, because the smell of Yogurt makes me want to puke.

tangobango · 09-28-2007, 09:49 AM

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I give them either the Dannon Natural vanilla or the Trader Joe's organic vanilla. They love it. And I love them, because the smell of Yogurt makes me want to puke.

That is so funny! I am Greek and so I'm supposed to like yogurt. I think it smells like spit up. It has to be doctored with 40 fruits and a cup of sugar for me to get near it.

Yorkieluv · 09-28-2007, 10:44 AM

I like to use organic nonfat yogurt...Stonyfield is a good brand.

grayxie · 09-28-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tangobango

That is so funny! I am Greek and so I'm supposed to like yogurt. I think it smells like spit up. It has to be doctored with 40 fruits and a cup of sugar for me to get near it.

Correct me if I'm wrong , but doesn't Greek yogurt taste differen't than regular yogurt?

tangobango · 09-29-2007, 03:24 AM

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Correct me if I'm wrong , but doesn't Greek yogurt taste differen't than regular yogurt?

Npoe. It is used in sauces like tzatziki, the cucumber sauce you put on Gyros.

diggy4 · 09-29-2007, 03:47 AM

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Npoe. It is used in sauces like tzatziki, the cucumber sauce you put on Gyros.

I see some dipping grapes leaves in Yougurt too... I love grape leaves but NOT with yougurt. Yo-baby comes in little tiny cartons that are baby sized. Its a lil more expensive but I like the little cartons

Suzy · 09-29-2007, 09:50 AM

I use either Stoneyfield organic or Dannon All natural vanilla. I usually buy the quart carton, and eat some myself each day! I mix in some frozen strawberries and raspberries, and it's really good!

09-28-2007, 03:15 AM	#1
tangobango Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 238	How Much Yogurt? Bristol has a crappy tummy. A couple times a week she retches, mostly bile, when her tummy is empty. She is also licking and nawing on her paws a little bit, mostly as she settles in at night. It is possible that these are related. Before I change her food to a prescription diet (I feed both my babies Innova) or give her benedryl, I thought I would try some live yogurt. I did a search and I still am uncertain as to how much I should give her. Does plain yogurt have the probiotics in it? Does Activia have artificial sweetners? I am going to add Missing Link also but will make any changes one at a time. Any help would be appreciated.

09-28-2007, 03:21 AM	#2
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Live yogurt is fantastic for restoring the good bacteria in their tummies, depends on the size of the dog but while she's sick you could give a couple of spoonfuls a day. My yorkies get 2 spoonfuls each twice a week as part of their raw diet but if they are not feeling good then they get more. I'm not sure on the brands of live yogurt you have where you live but just look for one that has 'live' or 'natural' or 'bio' on the label. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-28-2007, 04:09 AM	#3
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Dannon makes a "natural" brand that has nothing artificial in it (it is not the activia brand). I also really like Stoneyfield Organic. It can be flavored and also low-fat. I give my girls a heaping tablespoon each morning. __________________ Sissy & Angel

09-28-2007, 04:49 AM	#5
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	i give a tablespoon every other day. I use Yo-baby yougurt it has 6-7 live cultures in it i think. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

09-28-2007, 07:08 AM	#7
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	I give them either the Dannon Natural vanilla or the Trader Joe's organic vanilla. They love it. And I love them, because the smell of Yogurt makes me want to puke. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

09-28-2007, 06:56 AM	#6
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	I don't all ways have yogurt in the fridge, but when I do I get the quart size I get the Trader Joe's organic vanilla flavor. I will give chip a hefty teaspoon when I have some, he laps it up like a cat and milk.

09-28-2007, 10:44 AM	#9
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I like to use organic nonfat yogurt...Stonyfield is a good brand. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

09-29-2007, 09:50 AM	#13
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I use either Stoneyfield organic or Dannon All natural vanilla. I usually buy the quart carton, and eat some myself each day! I mix in some frozen strawberries and raspberries, and it's really good! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!