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Brewer’s Yeast for Dogs: A Useful Supplement for Their Well-Being?

Bierhefe für Hunde: sinnvolle Unterstützung für das Wohlbefinden?

More and more owners are turning to food supplements to optimally supply their dog with nutrients. These supplements can also contain ingredients brewer’s yeast.

What brewer's yeast is, which nutrients it contains and in what way your dog can benefit from it is explained below.

Brewer’s yeast for dogs – the main points at a glance

  • Brewer's yeast is actually a by-product of beer brewing.
  • Brewer's yeast is rich in important nutrients such as amino acids, minerals and B vitamins.
  • Brewer's yeast is sugar-free, low in fat and contains no cholesterol.
  • Taking brewer's yeast has many benefits. It can support the immune system as well as the condition of the skin and coat, just to mention a few.
  • At appropriate doses, most dogs tolerate brewer's yeast very well.
  • We use real brewer's yeast as an ingredient in some of our dog supplements.

What is brewer’s yeast?

Brewer's yeast consists of tiny, unicellular yeast fungi that are round or oval in shape and have a maximum diameter of 10 microns. Their way of multiplying is called budding or sprouting.

Brewer's yeast is actually a by-product of the beer brewing process. It is filtered out of most types of beer, one reason being that it increases their shelf life.

However, people recognised early on that brewer's yeast has a very positive effect on their health. It has therefore been valued as a natural remedy for many centuries. Brewer's yeast was already used in ancient times, for example to treat skin diseases.

Today it is administered to improve many conditions, such as hair loss and diarrhoea, as well as a boost for general well-being.  In addition, an increasing number of dog owners are discovering the numerous advantages that a dietary supplement with brewer's yeast can have for their dogs.

What makes brewer’s yeast so valuable for dogs?

Brewer's yeast is a natural product that contains numerous important nutrients. These include B vitamins as well as antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids and various minerals such as iron and magnesium.

It is precisely this combination of essential nutrients that is responsible for the positive effects of brewer's yeast, which both humans and dogs can benefit from.

Amino acids are the building blocks for the body’s cells. They are also indispensable for numerous metabolic processes and a functioning immune system.

B vitamins play an important role in the metabolism, the activation of the immune system and the building of body cells. A regular supply through the food is essential to cover the dog’s need for B vitamins.

Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and the associated health consequences. An adequate supply of minerals is vital for your dog and a permanent deficiency can cause serious health problems.

Areas of application of brewer’s yeast for your dog

The use of brewer's yeast as a dietary supplement for dogs can be useful in a number of situations. Among its many uses is the support of the skin and coat as well as the immune system.

In addition, dogs with liver diseases, diabetes and problems with the digestive system, could also benefit from the effects of brewer's yeast. Given its versatility, it should come as no surprise that more and more dog owners are interested in brewer's yeast as a dietary supplement for dogs.

Brewer’s yeast for your dog’s skin and coat

Brewer's yeast has proven particularly effective as a dietary supplement for dogs with skin and coat problems. Due to its high content of folic acid, zinc and biotin, brewer's yeast can have a lasting positive effect on the condition of your dog's skin and coat.

Possible areas of application include:

  • itching
  • dandruff
  • brittle hair
  • hair loss
  • dull coat

Apart from that, the use of brewer's yeast is also recommended during your dog's change of coat or in the case of calluses.

Brewer’s yeast for your dog’s immune system

The immune system has the task of protecting the organism and rendering pathogens harmless. If it is weakened, the susceptibility to diseases increases and recovery is hampered.

The B vitamins contained in brewer's yeast can help to stimulate your dog's metabolism and activate its immune system.

Brewer’s yeast for your dog’s gut microbiota

A balanced gut flora plays a crucial role in the health of your dog. If it is out of balance, this has various negative effects.

As a probiotic, brewer's yeast can help to rebalance your dog's gut microbiota.

Does brewer’s yeast cause side effects in dogs?

The consumption of brewer's yeast is completely safe for your dog. The only known side effects that can initially occur in some nutritionally sensitive four-legged friends are flatulence and some diarrhoea.

These symptoms usually subside on their own once your dog's body has adjusted to the brewer's yeast.

The fear that brewer's yeast can lead to a yeast infection in dogs is completely unfounded. You can read in this article why the two are unrelated.

Brewer’s yeast for dogs in products from Bellfor

Our food supplements, developed in close collaboration with veterinarians, are ideal for providing your dog with additional nutrients in certain situations. In addition to other carefully selected, natural ingredients, some of our dog food supplements also contain brewer's yeast.

Brewer’s yeast is contained in the following products from our range:

Genuine brewer’s yeast: only the best for your dog

As you probably know, we at Bellfor attach great importance to the high quality of our products. For this reason, we only use real brewer's yeast from breweries that work according to the German Purity Law.

As with all our items, you can rest assured that by administering our dietary supplements containing brewer's yeast, you support your dog with high-quality and wholesome products.

Brewer’s yeast for dogs – our conclusion

As you can see, brewer's yeast provides your dog with numerous valuable nutrients. Especially the condition of the skin and fur as well as the immune system of the four-legged friend can benefit from the administration as a dietary supplement.

Brewer's yeast is very well tolerated by most dogs. It is therefore definitely worth benefitting from the effects of the nutrient-rich natural product if required and supporting your four-legged friend e.g. with Bellfor Skin & Coat or Shiimun Immun.

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