A good source of gut-boosting probiotics, vitamins and minerals! Made from warm, raw, 100% grass fed, A2/A2 milk and a blend of cultures to create a refreshing, healthy treat.
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Yes, this product is legitimately certified as pet food! It's government approved for pet food only!
Why? Well, sadly there's no available human certification for raw dairy products like kefir. Gee, if we could get our raw kefir certified for humans, we sure would! For now, we make it with our raw milk (which is certified for humans in Pennsylvania), using the same process our team makes it for their human family at home.
Plus -- raw kefir can not only be a great addition to your diet but your pet's diet, too! Your cats & dogs will love licking our kefir on its own in a bowl.
*Dairy shouldn't be a staple food for cats and dogs. Being carnivores (or nearly carnivores), raw meat is their essential food. Use dairy as a treat or mix in with their other food for a limited period. It's a great source of moisture and probiotics!
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Our mild kefir for cats & dogs should last about 2-3 weeks after you receive it. But, of course, once it's opened there are so many variables that can affect shelf life (time out of the fridge, contaminants getting in, etc).
Make sure to keep your kefir in the back of the fridge on the bottom shelf. That's where the temperatures stay cool and consistent, creating the ideal environment to maintain the freshness of your kefir. By keeping it at the back, away from any temperature fluctuations, you're ensuring that every cup remains as delicious as the first!
Can I freeze kefir?
We don’t recommend freezing kefir. The consistency will change a lot. It will likely separate and become clumpy or grainy, which may not be the best eating experience for you.
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Combine raw kefir with a little fresh fruit and some sparkling water for a refreshing probiotic drink!
Raw kefir can be used as a healthy and probiotic-rich alternative to yogurt or sour cream in various recipes, such as salad dressings, dips, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
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What are your milk safety standards?
Milk safety is a top priority. Although it's not required for raw pet milk, Miller's Bio Farm is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for raw milk production and bottling for humans in PA. We also go above and beyond what's "required" for that certification by testing every batch of milk on site for general bacteria counts.
What does the "best by" date mean exactly?
The best by date is an estimate for when the yogurt will likely become too sour to palate. It may start souring before that, but we're kinda guaranteeing it won't be too terribly sour before that date.
What breed are your cows?
Our small herds are 80% Jersey and 20% Jersey crosses Jersey/Guernsey, Jersey/Brown Swiss, Jersey/Holstein, etc.
How do you know with certainty that the cows produce A2/A2 milk?
We do a genetic test via hair sample on each of our cows. The results tell us if a cow produce A1/A1, A1/A2, or A2/A2 milk. All of our cows are A2/A2 and produce milk with 100% A2 beta-casein protein.
What is kefir?
It’s a fermented milk drink. It’s tangy, similar to yogurt, but sourer. Our kefir will almost always be more sour than sweet, and will likely be more sour than store bought.
What's the difference between the raw mild kefir and raw bursting kefir for cats & dogs?
The raw mild kefir is made with a freeze dried culture. As the name suggests, it's milder in flavor and may be more palatable for your furry family. Because we're using a set culture, it's also more consistent from week to week.
The raw bursting kefir is made with real kefir grains. It's typically quite strong in flavor and very bubbly (as the name suggests, it can burst when opening). Since the culture is wild (passed down in our community for generations), the bursting kefir may change a lot from batch to batch and week to week.
The kefir is watery on top. What should I do?
Separation with kefir is perfectly normal. You simply need to shake to recombine.
How long is it fermented for?
Our kefir is fermented overnight for about 12 hours.
Can I make my own kefir with it?
This is a contested issue. You might experience some kitchen magic and be able to make more kefir starting with our kefir at home. But, for the best possibility of success, you should start with real kefir grains. You won't find that in this product, as we use a freeze dried culture instead of grains.
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Our mild kefir is made simply:
1. We warm our raw, 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised milk for cats & dogs to room temperature.
2. A touch of freeze dried culture is mixed in.
3. The kefir sits and ferments at room temp for about 12 hours.
4. After a final stir, it's all set to be bottled.