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        "rendered": "<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18690\" class=\"elementor elementor-18690\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5355b0ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5355b0ff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21b009b\" data-id=\"21b009b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212cad75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"212cad75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more pet parents are paying close attention to what their furry friends eat and are looking to supplement their diet with pet probiotics. A natural fermented food called &#8220;Kefir&#8221; is starting to gain attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a bit like yogurt but contains a wider variety of good bacteria, potentially adding extra benefits to your dog or cat&#8217;s daily meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article will give you a simple introduction to what kefir is and what you need to know before feeding it to your pet.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2254b6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2254b6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa323ce\" data-id=\"aa323ce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a471a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a471a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Kefir<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7a1887 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7a1887\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b44cda7\" data-id=\"b44cda7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00bce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a00bce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<trp-tag data-no-translation>\n<p>Kefir is a fermented milk product. It is made by adding kefir grains\u2014a natural combination of beneficial bacteria, including lactic acid bacteria, and yeasts\u2014to milk or alternatives such as soy or coconut milk, then letting it ferment.<\/p><p>Fermentation reduces lactose, making the milk easier to digest, and produces a variety of beneficial bacteria. 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For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/food-test-report\/\">SGS testing<\/a> found approximately 5.7 billion active lactic acid bacteria in every 10 grams of our kefir.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Nutritious:<\/strong> Kefir retains the protein and calcium from its milk base.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Easy to eat:<\/strong> Its smooth texture and slightly tangy flavor appeal to many dogs and cats. It is easy to lick up, even for older pets or those with dental problems.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/trp-tag>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5609ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5609ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ebb7f92\" data-id=\"ebb7f92\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4367b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4367b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Watch Out For When Feeding?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f9ace3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f9ace3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2fea43\" data-id=\"b2fea43\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a93af32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a93af32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<trp-tag data-no-translation>\n<ol><li><p><strong>Consult your vet first:<\/strong><br \/>This is the most important step. Every pet has different health needs and allergies, so suitable foods vary. Before offering kefir, discuss it with your vet to see whether it is suitable for your pet.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Choose products carefully:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Choose <strong>unsweetened, additive-free<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/product\/milk-kefir-original\/\">kefir<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><p>It must <strong>not contain xylitol<\/strong>, which is harmful to dogs.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/stores\/\">reputable brands with consistent quality<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p><strong>Start with a small amount:<\/strong><br \/>People often ask whether dogs and cats can eat yogurt. Usually they can, but choose an unsweetened, additive-free product and start small.<br \/>The same applies to kefir: offer one small spoonful, about 5 grams, the first time.<br \/>The right daily amount depends on your pet\u2019s size and how well they tolerate it. Discuss this with your vet and adjust gradually.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Watch your pet\u2019s reaction:<\/strong><br \/>For the first few days after introducing kefir, watch for softer stools, diarrhea or any unusual reaction.<br \/>If anything seems wrong, stop feeding it immediately and contact your vet.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>When should you offer it?<\/strong><br \/>Mix it into kibble or wet food, offer it as a snack between meals, or use it as a training reward. Choose what suits your pet\u2019s habits and your routine.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/trp-tag>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fe4d7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fe4d7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecc0ab1\" data-id=\"ecc0ab1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a9e091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a9e091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18692\" alt=\"Black-and-tan dog drinking from a bottle of \u6771\u6b50\u56b4\u9078\uff5ckefir.link kefir milk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-12.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-12-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-12-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-12-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-12-600x420.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5397895 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5397895\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-943d9c6\" data-id=\"943d9c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5390a23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5390a23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<trp-tag data-no-translation>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br \/>Kefir is a natural fermented food rich in beneficial bacteria and basic nutrients. It can supplement your pet\u2019s balanced main diet, but <strong>it is not medicine<\/strong> and cannot replace regular meals or veterinary care.<\/p><p>Choose carefully, consult your vet, start small and observe closely so your pet can enjoy it safely.<\/p>\n<\/trp-tag>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2f3323 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2f3323\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9021f7a\" data-id=\"9021f7a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b838589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b838589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<trp-tag data-no-translation>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><br \/>This article is for reference only and cannot replace professional veterinary diagnosis or advice. 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