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Is it okay for dogs to eat cheese?

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While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.


How much cheese is OK for dogs?

"Your dog should get no more than a few small bites of cheese each day," Robinson says. This will depend on your dog's lactose tolerance and size, of course. She continues, "Some dogs cannot handle cheese at all. Larger dogs can handle a little more, and small dogs can handle less."

What cheese is OK for dogs?

Mozzarella and cottage cheese are lower in fat than other types of cheeses, making them a good snack for dogs. Swiss cheese is low in lactose, which is easier on your pet's digestive system. Cheddar is a common household cheese and has a relatively low level of salt, so it is safe in small doses.

Can eating cheese hurt my dog?

Like milk, cheese also has sugars and fatty components that dogs don't have the necessary enzymes to break down. What It Can Do: Cheese, and other dairy products, can cause problems if consumed in excess. Symptoms like gas, diarrhea and vomiting can all occur if a dog eats too much cheese.

Are dogs allowed a little bit of cheese?

Cheese is high in salt and fat, so it is best fed only in small amounts. Choose lower-fat types of cheese to limit the calorie intake of your dog. Unflavoured cheeses such as Gouda or Edam, Cheddar or Red Leicester are excellent choices for dogs. Cream cheese is fine to feed to dogs but choose the plain varieties.

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