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Can Dogs Eat Yogurt Pretzels?

Can Dogs Eat Yogurt Pretzels?

No, dogs should not eat yogurt pretzels. A salty-sweet snack, yogurt pretzels are bite-sized crunchy biscuits coated with flavoured yogurt. In their basic form, pretzels are high in salt or prepared with toxic ingredients such as garlic and onions. Therefore, dogs should not eat them. On the other hand, plain and unsweetened yogurt may be… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Yogurt Pretzels?

Can Dogs Eat Nacho Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Nacho Cheese?

No, it is not advisable for dogs to eat nacho cheese. Nacho cheese is a melted topping used for the snack food of the same name. To create the dip, cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, and processed cheese are melted together. However, other ingredients such as spices may also be used.  Unless you’re making… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Nacho Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Yellow Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Yellow Cheese?

It depends. Cheese is a milk-based product that comes in different forms, textures, flavours, and colours. Yellow cheeses are typically hard or semi-hard varieties of cheese. It takes weeks or months to produce them. After the separation process, the cheese is formed and left to age.  The orange-red food colouring annatto is commonly used to… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Yellow Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Kefir?

Can Dogs Eat Kefir?

It depends. Kefir is a milk drink originating from Caucasus. Kefir grains help turn milk either from cow, goat, or sheep into the fermented dairy product. The taste and consistency are comparable to thin, drinkable yogurt. Kefir may be used as an ingredient substitute of milk in cereals, smoothies, and soups. It may also be… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Kefir?

Can Dogs Eat American Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat American Cheese?

Yes, dogs can eat American cheese occasionally and in tiny amounts, but with some caveats. American cheese is a dairy product manufactured using cheddar, Colby, and a combination of the two or other similar-tasting cheeses. This type of processed cheese is pasteurized, shaped into squares, and sold as a set of single stacks or as… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat American Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Frozen Yogurt?

Can Dogs Eat Frozen Yogurt?

It is not advisable for dogs to eat frozen yogurt.  Frozen yogurt is a dairy dessert consisting of milk solids, sweetener, milk fat, yogurt culture, flavourings, and colourings. Different from plain yogurt, it usually contains more sugar and additives to help create its consistency and extend its shelf life. Plus, some commercially sold frozen yogurt… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Frozen Yogurt?

Can Dogs Eat Feta Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Feta Cheese?

No, it is not advisable for dogs to eat feta cheese. Made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, feta cheese is a dairy product originally from Greece. The cheese is tangy and salty because of the curing process. Formed into a block and served as cubes or crumbles, the rich and creamy soft cheese is commonly… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Feta Cheese?

Can Dogs Eat Vanilla Yogurt?

Can Dogs Eat Vanilla Yogurt?

It depends. Yogurt is a milk product created through bacterial fermentation. Cultures ferment the sugars found in the milk, resulting in the yogurt’s distinct tart flavour and unique consistency. After fermentation, additional ingredients are added such as sugar and fruit flavourings. Vanilla is a common flavour in commercially sold yogurt. The spice comes from the… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Vanilla Yogurt?

Can Dogs Drink Milk?

Can Dogs Drink Milk?

It depends. Wikipedia describes milk as “a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals.” A source of nourishment, this is fed to young animals before they can eat solid food. Milk comes from animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep. But aside from these, the nutritious liquid can also come from plant-based… Continue reading Can Dogs Drink Milk?

Can Dogs Eat Goldfish Crackers?

Can Dogs Eat Goldfish Crackers?

No, it is not advisable for dogs to eat Goldfish crackers. Also called Finz in the UK and Goldfischli in Switzerland, Goldfish crackers are fish-shaped crackers produced by Pepperidge Farm. First manufactured in 1962, the baked snack features various flavours in different colours. Basic flavours include original (or saltine), cheddar, pretzel, and pizza. Sweet varieties… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Goldfish Crackers?

Can dogs eat grits?

Can Dogs Eat Grits?

It depends.  Grits is a porridge dish made with cornmeal, which comes from dried corn. Usually prepared by mixing cornmeal and water (or milk) over heat, it is a common breakfast dish served with either savoury or sweet seasonings. Different variations include hominy grits, yellow speckled grits, and cheese grits. The porridge colour depends on… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Grits?

Can Dogs Eat Dried Cranberries?

Can Dogs Eat Dried Cranberries?

Yes, dogs can eat dried cranberries with some caveats. Cranberries are evergreen dwarf shrubs that belong to the Vaccinium genus. These flowering plants bear fruits, which turn from light green to red as they mature. The small berries are turned into jam, sauce, juice, and even sold in dried form.  Dogs can eat fresh cranberries… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Dried Cranberries?