DEAR HELOISE: A dog I follow on social media loves yogurt; he laps it up as a snack -- so cute. But I worry: Is it OK for a dog to eat yogurt?
-- Julie R., via email
DEAR READER: Small bites of yogurt occasionally should be OK for a dog, but there are a few potential minor problems with giving a dog yogurt.
Dogs aren't good lactose-digesters. Yogurt doesn't have as much lactose (milk sugar) as milk does, but lactose can cause the dog to become sick.
Another issue: sweeteners. A lot of sugar is not good for anybody's diet, and artificial sweeteners may be toxic to dogs.
One more consideration: Yogurt with pieces of fruit could be a choking hazard.
Check with your veterinarian about giving dogs yogurt. A taste of yogurt should be OK for a treat.
P.S. Greek yogurt is a high-protein option.
DEAR HELOISE: I have three pups ranging in age from 2 to 15 years old. I've found club soda to be wonderful at getting their stains out of the carpet. It works like magic.
-- Kari C., Omaha, Neb.
DEAR READER: Always blot, don't rub, and work on the stain from the outside in.
DEAR HELOISE: A hint when dining out: Alert your server of any dietary restrictions before ordering.
Even if you don't see an ingredient listed on the menu, chefs may have a twist to a dish that you don't expect. They wouldn't want to harm or upset anyone by serving the person food he or she doesn't want to eat.
-- Jessica W., Colorado
DEAR READER: Thanks, Jessica. Along the same lines, read on:
DEAR HELOISE: People should be aware that many restaurants use peanut oil; this is important to anyone who may have an allergy to peanuts.
When eating out, it's wise to ask the staff what oil they use before ordering that Southern fried chicken.
-- Sandra K., via email
DEAR READER: Peanut oil may or may not trigger allergies. Talk to your allergist.
DEAR HELOISE: I buy liquid makeup at the dollar store. I mix it with hand lotion and apply to my legs. This works well, washes off and can be applied as wanted.
It's cheaper than self-tanning.
-- Nancy H., Omaha, Neb.
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