What to do after ingestion
Diarrhoea, loose stools, vomiting.
Stop feeding and monitor; seek veterinary care if signs persist.
Cats are sensitive to lactose too, so yoghurt should only be an occasional tiny amount and offers no required nutrition.
What to do after ingestion
Loose stools, diarrhoea, gas, abdominal discomfort.
Stop feeding and monitor the stools; seek care if diarrhoea lasts more than a day.
Yoghurt still contains lactose, so even small amounts can cause diarrhoea in lactose-intolerant dogs; whole-milk yoghurt is about 3.3% fat and adds calories in larger amounts.
Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2026-09-28
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
Cats are sensitive to lactose too, so yoghurt should only be an occasional tiny amount and offers no required nutrition.
Diarrhoea, loose stools, vomiting.
Stop feeding and monitor; seek veterinary care if signs persist.
Give plain unsweetened yoghurt only, no more than a teaspoon; sweetened and xylitol-containing products are harmful to cats as well.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
Yoghurt still contains lactose, so even small amounts can cause diarrhoea in lactose-intolerant dogs; whole-milk yoghurt is about 3.3% fat and adds calories in larger amounts.
Loose stools, diarrhoea, gas, abdominal discomfort.
Stop feeding and monitor the stools; seek care if diarrhoea lasts more than a day.
Choose plain, unsweetened, fruit-free and xylitol-free yoghurt, a teaspoon (small dog) to a tablespoon at a time; sugar-free yoghurts are often sweetened with xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs - always read the label.
This website is for reference only and does not replace a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has eaten a suspected toxin or shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.