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Can dogs eat Cream cheese?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat cream cheese? Yes, plain cream cheese is safe for dogs to consume in small amounts. Its low lactose levels makes it a safer food option for lactose intolerant dogs. But the herb and garlic cream cheese variety is prohibited to canines as it can potentially poison them.

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.
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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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