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Can I give my dog human brewer's yeast? Is it safe and effective?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 58 lbs

Hello. I have a very important question. We have brewers yeast for both human and dogs while the human one is cheaper so are they the same ? Can I give my dog the human one ? Are their functions the same ? If No , what kind of danger may accur ?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2018

Hello. Great question! You cannot use the human brewer's yeast if it contains garlic in any form as garlic is toxic to dogs. As long as brewer's yeast is the only ingredient in the human product it should be fine to give your dog. Best wishes.

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