Can dogs eat Ricotta?

Overview

Caution. Ricotta cheese offers dogs beneficial nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and selenium, which can support heart and immune health. However, it’s also high in fat, so overfeeding can lead to weight gain, heart issues, or digestive upset. Only offer ricotta in small, occasional portions.

Benefits

The antioxidant Selenium can be found in ricotta cheese. It aids in increasing the body’s immunity against diseases by eliminating free radicals.
Healthy omega 3 fats are also abundant in ricotta cheese.
Ricotta cheese has low lactose levels and is unlikely to cause severe side effects in dogs with lactose intolerance.

Risks

Ricotta is high in fat; it can cause many health issues in dogs if consumed excessively, such as pancreatitis, obesity, and heart diseases.

Servings

Ricotta cheese is not the ideal treat for dogs because of its high-fat content. If your dog has eaten a small amount of this cheese, it is unlikely to cause any major health issues.