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Dogs and cheese: Is it safe?



Okay, so we have gone over it. Lactose can give dogs diarrhea. But, is cheese all that bad? Today, you will learn if cheese is safe for dogs, how much to give them depending on size, and effects of cheese. Before we learn about dogs and cheese, please take a moment to pin this to your dogs board.






Is Cheese safe for my dog? 

Yes, and no. First of all, you need to know if your dog is lactose intolerant. Many dogs have lactose intolerance. Second of all, cheese has a lot of fat, and can cause weight gain, obesity and pancreatitis. Plus, if they have garlic, onions or chives, it can kill them. Third of all, if you feed them types of cheese with a lot of salt, they can become depressed.  So, low-fat cheeses like soft goat cheese, mozzarella and cottage cheese are better. But, there is more to know. 



How to feed cheese to a dog safely 

I have provided you with a handy poster to remember how much cheese to feed a dog. It takes a bit of work to figure out the math. (Cheese poster









Is my dog lactose intolerant?

If your dog has diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, bloating or gas after eating dairy, your dog is most likely lactose intolerant. If your dog is lactose intolerant, don't feed them cheese. 

Now that you have learned if cheese is safe, learn how to do the math here!

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