How to Feed a Dog Brewer's Yeast

Many pet owners swear by Brewer's yeast as an inexpensive and effective method to combat fleas. It is available in both powdered and tablet form from a variety of retail and online sources. The nutritional supplement is believed to work by creating an odor from within the dog; while unnoticeable to humans, it repels fleas. Brewer's yeast is also believed to boost a dog's immune system.

Things You'll Need

  • Brewer's Yeast, powdered or tablet
  • Feeding dish
  • Canned dog food
  • Soup spoon
  • Hot dog
  • Knife

Instructions

  1. Powder

    • 1

      Spoon a small amount of canned dog food into a clean, empty feeding bowl. If you normally feed your dog canned food, use the amount you normally serve at one feeding.

    • 2

      Measure Brewer's yeast and sprinkle on top of the canned food. Amounts will vary depending on the size of the dog; 1 tsp. is a common dose.

    • 3

      Mix powder into dog food to incorporate.

    Tablet

    • 4

      Determine number of tablets needed based on the size of your dog. Place the correct number tablets for one dosage in bottom of clean, empty feeding dish.

    • 5

      Crush tablets into a fine powder by pressing lightly with the back of soup spoon.

    • 6

      Spoon a small amount of canned dog food on top of powder.

    • 7

      Mix powder into dog food to incorporate.

    Tablet Alternative

    • 8

      Cut a 1-inch section from a hot dog.

    • 9

      Insert tablet into hot dog by gently pressing into the cut end. Make sure tablet is inserted firmly so it will not fall out when giving to your dog

    • 10

      Give hot dog section to your dog as a treat.