When it comes to providing optimal nutrition for our dogs, we often think of protein, fats, vitamins, and occasional treats. But what about fermented vegetables — the kind we humans often benefit from?
Loving Foods has introduced Doggykraut, a raw, unpasteurised sauerkraut specially formulated for canine companions — and it’s proving to be a smart, natural add-on to support gut health and dietary variety.
What Is Doggykraut?
Loving Foods describes Doggykraut as organic, raw, unpasteurised sauerkraut made with cabbage, carrot, broccoli, kale, and just a small amount of sea salt. Their recipe is a low salt version (less than half the salt of their original formula), which helps make it safer for dogs. As a fermented food, Doggykraut holds live bacteria (probiotics) and continues to ferment at room temperature — meaning the beneficial microbes remain active.
Why Doggykraut Matters for Dogs’ Diets
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Supports Digestive Health & Microbiome
Fermented foods are known for delivering probiotics that can help maintain a balanced gut microbiome. For dogs, that same logic applies: beneficial bacteria can support digestion, help reduce gut inflammation, and improve nutrient absorption. -
Increases Bioavailability of Nutrients
Fermentation helps break down plant cell walls, making vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients more accessible. In Doggykraut, the inclusion of broccoli and kale adds fiber and micronutrients that may be harder to digest in their raw forms. -
Low Salt Is Key
Because it’s designed with dogs in mind, Doggykraut’s low salt content helps reduce the risk of sodium overload. That makes it safer to incorporate into regular feeding.
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A Versatile Supplement, Not a Replacement
Doggykraut is not meant to replace your dog’s main diet (meat, kibble, raw, or wet food), but to complement and diversify it. It can be mixed into meals, used as a topping, or rotated into the feed to keep things interesting and gut-friendly. -
Safe, Natural Ingredients
All ingredients in Doggykraut are certified organic (aside from water and salt, which cannot be certified). There are no preservatives, artificial flavors, or unnecessary additives.
How to Introduce Doggykraut to Your Dog’s Meals
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Start Small: Use a teaspoon or small spoonful depending on your dog’s size.
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Monitor Response: Watch for changes in stool, energy levels, or digestion — ideally, positive changes.
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Mix with Food: Blend into wet food, raw diets, or mash into kibble to distribute flavour and bacteria.
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Use Rotationally: It can be rotated in and out of their feeding plan so the gut microbiome gets exposure to variety.
Conclusions
Doggykraut by Loving Foods offers a thoughtfully designed, fermented vegetable supplement tailored to canine needs. It’s not a magic bullet — no supplement is — but it’s a potent, natural tool for enriching diet, supporting gut health, and adding a layer of nutritional diversity many dogs won’t otherwise get.
If you're looking to give your pet the benefits of probiotics, fibre, and more plant-based nutrients in a safe, gentle way, Doggykraut has a well deserved place in your dog’s bowl.