Can dogs eat Sour cream?

Overview

Caution. Sour cream is generally safe for dogs in small amounts but shouldn't be a regular part of their diet. It's high in fat and may contain hard-to-digest ingredients like vegetable enzymes. Overeating can lead to stomach upset or more serious digestive issues.

Benefits

Sour cream helps with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins in certain food when consumed together.
Trace amounts of nutrients found in sour creams, such as calcium and phosphorous.

Risks

Sour cream contains around 20% fat. If fed regularly to dogs, it can contribute to obesity, heart problems, and digestive issues.
Some sour creams contain gelatin, rennin, and vegetable enzymes which are difficult for dogs to digest.
Sour cream has lactose that may trigger symptoms of lactose intolerance in some canines.

Servings

It is generally safe to give your dog a small amount of plain sour cream as treat occasionally.
Do not give sour cream to lactose-intolerance dogs.
Avoid giving high-fat treats such as source cream to dogs with pancreatitis.