Can dogs eat plain yogurt (unsweetened)?

Yes. Plain unsweetened yogurt is the form dogs are most likely to tolerate if yogurt is offered.

Benefits and limitations

Plain yogurt removes the extra sugar and flavoring that make many packaged yogurts a poor choice. Even so, dogs can still react badly to dairy, so it should stay a small treat.

How to serve

• Use plain unsweetened yogurt only.
• Start with a small amount.
• Keep it simple with no toppings or sweeteners.

When to avoid it

• Avoid if your dog does not tolerate dairy.
• Never use yogurt containing xylitol.
• Skip it if it causes diarrhea or gas.

For dogs, plain yogurt is the sensible version if yogurt is given at all.