Yes, dogs can safely eat cottage cheese. However, it is best to stick to plain low-fat cottage cheese to give to your dogs as an occasional treat.
Safe: This food is generally considered safe by the veterinary community. Dogs can eat this food sometimes or in small amounts but contains little to no nutritional value.
| Food Safety | Safe to eat in moderation. It should be given as a treat infrequently. |
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| Nutritional Value | It has tons of nutritional value—a good source of protein, calcium, magnesium, and probiotics. |
| Potential Risks | Eating too much cottage cheese can lead to bloating, diarrhea and vomiting. In the long run, an excess of cottage cheese can lead to obesity and pancreatitis. |
How Much Cottage Cheese is Safe for Dogs?
Like any food, the safe amount of cottage cheese to feed a dog varies according to size and weight. A rule of thumb to follow when feeding your dog cottage cheese is to ensure it does not exceed 10% of their daily caloric intake. It is best to occasionally provide small amounts of cottage cheese to your dog as a treat.
How to Feed Cottage Cheese to Dogs?
Cottage cheese can be mixed with regular dog food to give your dogs some extra protein. You can also feed your dog any leftover cottage cheese in small pieces as a treat. A quick tip: Add cottage cheese to some beneficial fruits for dogs and freeze them. You can feed this mixture to your dog as a treat on hot summer days.
Signs Your Dog Ate Too Much Cottage Cheese
While cottage cheese is generally a safe cheese option for dogs since it does not have too much lactose, overeating can cause gastrointestinal issues in dogs. Your dog can exhibit these symptoms if it has eaten too much cottage cheese:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Stomach discomfort
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cottage cheese fed in moderation is good for your dog. Therefore, we do not suggest giving it to your dog every day. Large amounts of cottage cheese can impair your dog’s digestive system.
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Cottage cheese has nutritional value for dogs if fed in moderation. Excess cottage cheese can lead to issues like obesity in the long run.
