My dog loves cheese. Can I safely add grated cheese to their food?

I think you might be asking if it is okay to feed your puppy cheese. While cheese is safe for dogs to eat, it is relatively high in fat and I wouldn't recommend feeding much. With any treats it is important to make sure they don't make up more than 10% of the diet for proper nutrition.

String cheese in small amounts can be a nice treat, but too much could cause vomiting and/or diarrhea. I have often used string cheese as a special treat when my dogs are in obedience training. But too much cheese can lead to weight gain, so I would limit it to a special, occasional treat instead of something that Kieko gets every day.

Cheese is not healthy for dogs, can cause loose stool, provides no nutritional value and also can make your pet overweight. I would not recommend giving cheese to your pet. Instead you can give your pet dog treats or puppy cheese (safe for pets and has less chance of causing loose stool) in a kong toy to keep him occupied. Best of luck with your pet Sakthi moving forward. Take care. : )

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! As long as your dogs don't have any tummy upset with the cheese (vomit or diarrhea) then it is fine to use the cheese to give them pills or as a small treat. Have a great day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs typically do not have a complete intolerance to dairy, but as it is not a mainstay of their dietary needs, it can cause GI upset. I typically do not recommend giving dogs straight milk, and lower sugar ice creams can have artificial sugars (such as xylitol) which are toxic to dogs. Regular ice cream or cheese can be fine in small amounts but it based on each individual animal. If you want to give your dog anything dairy as a small treat, only start with one thing in very small amounts to see how Brody tolerates it and ensure he doesn't develop any vomiting/diarrhea.

I wouldn't recommend giving cheese as it is high in fat and not needed in your pets diet. It's also likely to cause diarrhea. Instead it's best to stick with dog approved treats. Some foods like apples, bananas and green beans are also ok and provide more nutritional value than cheese.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs and cats are actually lactose intolerant. Some do handle certain dairy products ok while others develop tummy upset (vomit and diarrhea). If you want to give Bruno dairy products start with small amounts to see how he handles it. If he develops tummy upset he shouldn't be fed dairy. Have a great day!