Another way to encourage dogs to eat sauerkraut is to cook it with sliced apples to make sauerkraut mellower and sweeter. Since sauerkraut has already been fermented, cooking sauerkraut won't reduce the amount vitamins, minerals and probiotics it offers to enhance your dog's health.
How do I give my dog sauerkraut?
Sauerkraut For Dogs It's pretty strong-smelling and they won't like that. To help your dog eat it, mix in a really small amount with their regular food. Then, slowly increase how much you give them. If your dog absolutely won't eat it, no matter what, it's ok to just avoid it.
How much sauerkraut can you give a dog?
Dr. Karen Becker, DVM, in this video and how-to, suggests starting with 1-3 teaspoons for every 20 pounds of body weight.
Can a dog eat raw sauerkraut?
So, can dogs eat sauerkraut? Why yes, they certainly can! And, oddly enough, some dogs may even benefit greatly with the addition of raw, unpasteurized, probiotic-packed sauerkraut.
Is sauerkraut good to give dogs?
Sauerkraut like all fermented foods is incredibly nutritious. Because of the fermentation process, it's loaded with beneficial probiotics which can be great for a dog's digestive health. In addition to those natural lactic acid bacteria, sauerkraut is packed with a long list of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.
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