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Can dogs eat Cream cheese?

can dogs eat cream cheeseYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Yes. Plain cream cheese is safe for dogs to enjoy in small amounts. Its low lactose content makes it easier to digest, even for pups with mild lactose intolerance. Just be sure to steer clear of flavored varieties like herb and garlic, which often contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • The cream cheese contains a substantial amount of vitamin A. It promotes healthy coat, skin, and muscles for dogs.
  • Cream cheese is low in lactose. Thus, it has less chance of affecting lactose-intolerant dogs unless they have extremely sensitive stomachs.

Risks

health-risks
  • Cream cheese is high in fat and sugar. Dogs can suffer from obesity and pancreatitis if they eat too much of it.
  • Herb and garlic cream cheese is dangerous for dogs since its ingredients can induce toxicity.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • You can feed your dog plain cream cheese in small amounts occasionally, depending on your dog's size; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon is plenty.

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