Kiefer?          Weimaraner Addict Forum Index -> Nutrition Author Message LunaBrown Wise Old Weim Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 2035 Location: Minneapolis, MN Fur Kids: Luna, Weimaraner Murphy, Kittycat Paige, Kittycat Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:10 pm    Post subject: Kiefer? Okay, I just found Kiefer at Trader Joes! Before Luna got sick, we were giving her a couple of tablespoons of regular plain yogurt and she did really well on it, not to mention she really liked it! I've read about Kiefer and want to give it a try on her to see how she does... I haven't opened it yet (it seems a little more runny than yogurt, but thicker than milk) - but I was wondering how much would be a 'good' amount to give her? There are SO many questions, and an infinite amount of answers to go with them, but I like to try and narrow things down a bit before I make a choice! Back to top anne Wise Old Weim Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 2638 Location: Los Angeles, California Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:49 am    Post subject: This stuff isn't set in stone, but I'd just poor a little over her food. Back to top Beth Wise Old Weim Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 1284 Location: Massachusetts Fur Kids: Goliath, Lab Daisy Mae, Weim Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:07 pm    Post subject: What is Kiefer? I've never heard of it or seen it around here. Back to top LunaBrown Wise Old Weim Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 2035 Location: Minneapolis, MN Fur Kids: Luna, Weimaraner Murphy, Kittycat Paige, Kittycat Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:43 pm    Post subject: It's sort of like Yogurt... it has more probiotics in it though. I found it at an organic/whole foods store, haven't ever seen it in a 'regular' grocery store though. Back to top GrayGhost Site Admin Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 816 Fur Kids: Dorian - Weim - 75Lbs Aristotle - Lab-X - 80Lbs Mirabella - GSP - 45Lbs Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:31 pm    Post subject: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir Back to top wildlifecr13 Wise Old Weim Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 1544 Location: Ohio Fur Kids: Zoe & Riley Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 5:36 pm    Post subject: in Ohio, krogers carries it. good luck on the amount - i tend to give mine 2 spoonfuls each when i am giving it out. since lola's colitus, she has been on a dog food only diet. i plan to re-introduce yogurt or keifer, but just havent had a quiet enough schedule that will allow me to be around to check her bombs consistently over a few days. perhaps since keifer is a bit more runny, 3 or 4 spoonfuls would be good??? Back to top anne Wise Old Weim Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 2638 Location: Los Angeles, California Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:24 pm    Post subject: 3-4 spoonfuls would be fine, but I'd just pour it. I really don't think you can really overdo this unless you are giving more kefir than food. Back to top emily Champion Weim Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 764 Location: Northeast Fur Kids: Scout (Zalena's Captain Jack) Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:37 pm    Post subject: Kind of offtopic, but for myself I make my own yogurt and I give some to Scout. This is more for my health though as it has no additives in it and its cheaper than buying the no additives yogurt like FAGE. If you ever see FAGE in the grocery store pick up the one that says Total. Its the most delicious and creamy yogurt ever! Tons of fat though. I substitute it for whipped cream adding honey and a touch of vanilla. I figure it probably has the same fat as whipped cream, but the added bonus of the probiotics! Not that I can eat whipped cream though. Sorry for the total digression.... Back to top anne Wise Old Weim Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 2638 Location: Los Angeles, California Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:48 pm    Post subject: I hear that making kefir is very easy as well. Back to top jamiekuntz11 Adult Weim Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 351 Location: Las Vegas Nv Fur Kids: Blue Male Weimeraner- Jocko Mix mut- Roxy Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:20 pm    Post subject: You all are so smart. Someone please explain to me this yogurt/kef thing. Why again is it so good for them? where do i get it? what is the best kind? what does it do for them?? Thanks Jamie Back to top GrayGhost Site Admin Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 816 Fur Kids: Dorian - Weim - 75Lbs Aristotle - Lab-X - 80Lbs Mirabella - GSP - 45Lbs Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:07 pm    Post subject: anne wrote: I hear that making kefir is very easy as well. Yea, but it seems that if you make real Kefir, it can have a somewhat decent alcohol content. Up to 3% in some cases. LOL And the beer around here is only 3.2... It am guessing it might be wise to stick to mass produced Kefir which is consistent from batch to batch. jamiekuntz11 wrote: You all are so smart. Someone please explain to me this yogurt/kef thing. Why again is it so good for them? where do i get it? what is the best kind? what does it do for them?? Thanks Jamie jamiekuntz11, you might want to click the link I posted, or look up the word probiotics on Google. It will help you understand the benefits of yogurt and Kefir. Back to top jamiekuntz11 Adult Weim Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 351 Location: Las Vegas Nv Fur Kids: Blue Male Weimeraner- Jocko Mix mut- Roxy Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:12 pm    Post subject: Ok thank you Ghost! 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