Can dogs eat yogurt?
Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.
Yogurt is only for small amounts, or in certain forms, for dogs. The sources do not name yogurt, but it is a dairy food, and the ASPCA says pets lack much lactase so dairy can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. Sweetened yogurt can hide xylitol, which can cause low blood sugar and liver injury in dogs. Check with your vet first.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Why
The sources do not name yogurt, but it is a dairy food, and the ASPCA says pets lack much lactase so dairy can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. Sweetened yogurt can hide xylitol, which can cause low blood sugar and liver injury in dogs. Check with your vet first.
How to serve it
If your vet agrees, a small spoonful of plain yogurt with nothing added.
Good to know
The big question is what is in it: xylitol, a sweetener the ASPCA says can cause low blood sugar and liver injury in dogs.
Watch for: Sugar-free or flavored yogurts and frozen yogurt can contain xylitol. Call a vet or poison line right away if a dog ate any.
Already ate it?
If your pet ate a lot, or you are worried, call your vet. Say what was eaten, how much and when, and have your pet's weight ready.
Poison emergency? Call now
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-up calls included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
For the children
"Yogurt is only a tiny treat for dogs, and only a grown-up decides how much."
A job: Be the label reader. Before a grown-up shares any food with the dog, check this page, and ask a grown-up if the food is not on it.
This page is general information from the sources below, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your dog. Dogs differ.
Sources
- ASPCA: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets (checked October 29, 2026)
- ASPCA: Are Dairy Substitutes Safe for My Pet? (checked October 29, 2026)