Hi, I have been reading tate giving a dog plain yogurt with active cultures is good at preventing yeast infections.  But then there is conflicting advice saying that dairy is high on the allergy list of foods.

Windsor is on Taste of the Wild grain free.  He came off Nutro and his passing wind has stopped and he seems to be doing great with it (until the new whining episode) but he was on it for a while before the whining.

I am so confused about some of the things I read - Yogurt or no yogurt and how much of it to feed him?

Also to calm him down I got the Recovery Rescue.  He sleeps pretty quick after taking it but then lately got up howling.  I also read there is alcohol in it - is that true?  I can't find it anywhere on the the bottle where it says that but it's been written about on the internet.

Yogurt is ok to give if your dogs can tolerate it. Dairy is something that some dogs don't tolerate well. The active cultures could also be found in a probiotic supplement. The difference is that probiotics offer the active cultures without the dairy.

I give probiotics every once in a while if need be, more so when they were kibble fed. They are now raw fed and it really isn't necessary. So its really up to you. If he can tolerate the yogurt, thats great! I actually give Remi a frozen kong with yogurt a few times a week, he does fine with it. Its more or less just a treat while we are at work.

Not sure about the recovery rescue. I'm not familiar with it.

ETA: A good probiotic will have to be stored in the fridge. Look for something with at least 1 Billion active cultures. The difference between yogurt and probiotics is crazy when you compare active cultures. Wayyy more in the pill or powder itself.

 Did you mean Rescue Remedy?  If so, the original formula has alcohol, but the Pet Rescue Remedy is alcohol free (see the product options at the link below).  Here is a link that shows ingredients and has more info.

www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Bach-Rescue-Remedy/238000.aspx

As for yogurt, I feed plain yogurt (not fat free) frequently and when I do I usually put  a tablespoon dollop and mix it in with their food.  It is good for digestion, yeast infections, etc. and my dogs like it.  It will also put weight on the dogs if you have weight issues.

 Thank you for that link!  I guess I got the right one and there is no alcohol in it - good - didn't want to give him any alcohol!

So how would I be able to tell if he is allergic to dairy?  Stool changes, behavioral changes?  I don't want him to get sick.  Where do I get the probiotic stuff for dogs?

I've bought vanilla flavored by accident before, meaning to get plain. I use it up anyway, although the smell of vanilla plus meat or dog food is enough to make me barf

They think it's wonderful stuff...

Jean

Personally, I don't think you can overdo it in the spoiling category when it comes to shorthairs. The more you spoil the more they thrive. I don't have any kids and I lost my husband to cancer a couple of years ago. I don't know what I would have done without my shorthairs. They are the best. Keep on loving your boy.