Fruit yogurt OK for cats?

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Alex - 14 Apr 2005 09:54 GMT

Our 3 y-o Khamun seemed to really like the cherry yogurt on the foil lid
that my girlfriend offered him to lick last night.

Is there any reason that he shouldn't eat yogurt - in tiny quantities I
suspect as I can't see us ever doing anything other than offering the foil
lid.

I recall that cats' drinking dairy products like milk and cream is a bit of
an urban myth from old Tom & Jerry cartoons but I'm not sure if it's
actually harmful.

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Mathew Kagis - 14 Apr 2005 10:05 GMT

> Our 3 y-o Khamun seemed to really like the cherry yogurt on the foil lid
> that my girlfriend offered him to lick last night.
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> an urban myth from old Tom & Jerry cartoons but I'm not sure if it's
> actually harmful.

As far as I know... PLAIN, unsweetened yougurt (in small quantities) is OK
for your furball. As to the sugar & fruit... I don't know for sure & have
my doubts. The live culture in yougurt is helpfull for digestion... Others
may be able to tell you if the other ingredients can hurt or not.
Mathew
Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat
En Vino Veritas

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Karen - 14 Apr 2005 12:46 GMT

>> Our 3 y-o Khamun seemed to really like the cherry yogurt on the foil lid
>> that my girlfriend offered him to lick last night.
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> Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat
> En Vino Veritas

Seems like some cats like strawberries and melon. I doubt it would be in any
kind of quantity to cause a problem and the yogurt is beneficial.

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PawsForThought - 14 Apr 2005 13:55 GMT

> Is there any reason that he shouldn't eat yogurt - in tiny quantities I
> suspect as I can't see us ever doing anything other than offering the foil
> lid.

I eat Horizon brand yogurt, usually the strawberry, and my cats like
it. They only eat a small amount. But sometimes I give them more
(like a tablespoon) but then I will use the plain. I don't think the
fruit would hurt them, but I think if you're using a brand that adds
sugar, I'd use the plain instead. Yogurt is good for the gut bacteria.

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Cathy Friedmann - 14 Apr 2005 23:47 GMT

> Our 3 y-o Khamun seemed to really like the cherry yogurt on the foil lid
> that my girlfriend offered him to lick last night.
>
> Is there any reason that he shouldn't eat yogurt - in tiny quantities I
> suspect as I can't see us ever doing anything other than offering the foil
> lid.

I don't see the problem, personally. Although he'd probably like plain
yogurt just as much, & a tablespoon or two wouldn't hurt him.

> I recall that cats' drinking dairy products like milk and cream is a bit of
> an urban myth from old Tom & Jerry cartoons but I'm not sure if it's
> actually harmful.

Some cats are lactose-intolerant, but not all. None of my cats (4) seem to
have had this problem. If he drinks a small amount & has no subsequent
gastro-intestinal upset, then plain milk is fine for a small treat now &
then.

Cathy

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