Do yogurt and active dry yeast really help cats?

Question

I read this in a cat book somewhere. If they do, how much should I give them? Is it safe for kittens, too? I have plain yogurt and dry yeast at home right now and I'm debating whether or not to give it to them. I will not if it won't help them in any way.

Thank you!!!

Answer 1

Yogurt with active cultures is good for cats who've got diarrhea, or have been on antibiotics, and it doesn't hurt them to have a spoon or so as a treat.  But I've never heard of using yeast - what is that for?  

Answer 2

A better way would be to get some acidoupholous from a health food store and sprinkle it in the food. That's the ingrediant they are talking

about .

  You are feeding canned foods I hope

Answer 3

I have had cats for years and have NEVER heard of this "remedy" I wouldnt do it...the plain yogurt wont hurt them, but cats are lactose intolerant and they cant handle much and the dry yeast I have NO idea why you would give them that...

Answer 4

I've used plain yogurt to help relieve my cats diarrhea problems, works pretty well, as for yeast it should possibly help with hair and skin issues.