Yoghurt
other · base score 0.5 · also listed as yogurt, yoghurt, lactose-free yogurt, lactose free yogurt, fermented dairy products
What is it?
Yoghurt is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- other
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 17 products
- Also listed as
- yogurt, yoghurt, lactose-free yogurt, lactose free yogurt, fermented dairy products
Common questions about yoghurt
Is Yoghurt good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain yoghurt?
17 UK products list yoghurt as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is yoghurt called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: yogurt, yoghurt, lactose-free yogurt, lactose free yogurt, fermented dairy products. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade yoghurt?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is yoghurt in dog food safe for dogs?
Plain yoghurt is generally safe for many dogs and can provide probiotics and calcium, but products containing lactose may upset dogs that are lactose intolerant. Some dog foods use lactose-free yoghurt to reduce this risk.
What is fermented dairy in dog food?
Fermented dairy products such as yoghurt are added for taste, texture and potential probiotic contribution. They are not essential in a balanced diet but can be a useful supplementary ingredient.
