Overview
Yes, dogs can eat nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is different from baking yeast; it offers healthy amounts of B vitamins to dogs and promotes strong immune when consumed in small quantities.
Can dogs eat Nutritional yeast?
Benefits
- Nutritional yeast offers many benefits to dogs. It is a complete protein packed with B vitamins such as vitamin B1 that aids with a dog's metabolism and vitamin B9 for mental agility.
- Nutritional yeast is also high in fiber and contains antioxidants.
- Nutritional yeast promotes a strong immune system in dogs.
- Many dogs like the cheesy taste of nutritional yeast, making it great for making dog treats or used as a meal topper.
Risks
- Nutritional yeast must be served in limited amounts as high doses can potentially cause obesity and gastrointestinal upset in dogs.
Servings
- Mix 1/2 tsp of nutritional yeast into a dog's food daily.
