{"product_id":"goat-kefir-grain-culture-raw-glass","title":"1 quart - Raw Plain Goat Bursting Kefir for Cats \u0026 Dogs (Glass)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNeed the Nitty Gritty Details?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq2\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question8\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question8\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Shelf Life \u0026amp; Storage Tips\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\nOur raw goat kefir for cats \u0026amp; 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMake 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!\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I freeze kefir?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \nWe 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 your furry family.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question6\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question6\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Feeding Suggestions\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\nPour into a bowl for you cat or dog to lap up. Can also be poured on top of or stirred into kibble or wet food. Or, freeze on a lick mat or as a popsicle for a cooling treat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e*Dairy shouldn't be a staple food for dogs and cats. Being carnivores, raw meat is their essential food. Use dairy as a treat or mix in with their other food for a limited period.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question7\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question7\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Common Questions\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy raw kefir for cats \u0026amp; dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe believe that your \u003cem\u003ewhole family\u003c\/em\u003e should get the best quality, most nutrient-dense, safest foods available. That’s why our pet food is made in the same way that we would prepare food for ourselves - with the highest quality farming standards, a straightforward process, and extreme attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are your milk safety standards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilk safety is a top priority. Although it's not required for raw pet dairy, Crystal Brook Farms is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for raw milk production and bottling for humans in PA. They test regularly for both general bacteria counts as well as specific pathogens. It's this milk that turned into yogurt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kefir?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \nIt’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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe kefir is watery on top. What should I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeparation with kefir is perfectly normal. You simply need to shake to recombine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it fermented for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur kefir is fermented overnight for about 12 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make my own kefir with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 strain out the grains before bottling it.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat breed are your goats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur milking goats are crosses between Alpine, Saanen, and Nubian goats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the goats fed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe goats have free access to pasture year round. However, in the hot summer, they usually choose to stay in the barn. When they're not eating forage at pasture, they are fed a GMO-free, corn-free, soy-free, and chemical-free feed from a farmer that raises and mixes the grains himself. Feed contains barley, oats, peas, alfalfa, and minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs your goat kefir A2\/A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes! All goats naturally produce A2\/A2 milk. This is because goats (and all mammals) did not undergo a genetic mutation like cows do.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question5\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question5\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    How it's Made\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\nOur kefir is made simply:\u003cbr\u003e\n1. We warm our raw, 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised milk for cats \u0026amp; dogs to room temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Real kefir grains are added to the milk. These grains have been passed down in our community for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Into the culturing room it goes! The kefir stays there for 12 hours at no more than 110°F.\u003cbr\u003e\n4. The grains are strained out, and it's all set to be bottled.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question9\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat your animals with love and respect. Feed them real food for pets! Want to know more about our rigorous quality and safety standards? \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/how-we-go-above-and-beyond-to-provide-your-pets-the-best-quality-foods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about what puts our raw dairy pet food above the rest.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Brook Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155529207873,"sku":"1FRE02DA-YOG-GKEF-G-1qt","price":13.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3685\/8177\/files\/1651691797_6272d11545c31.jpg?v=1750859880","url":"https:\/\/millersbiofarm.myshopify.com\/products\/goat-kefir-grain-culture-raw-glass","provider":"Miller's Bio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}