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Dog owners may wonder whether cheese is safe for dogs to eat. In small to moderate quantities, it usually is, but over-consumption of cheese can cause digestive upsets in your pet. Cheese is a good source of protein for your dog. It also provides vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, Vitamin A, B-complex vitamins and essential fatty acids.
But while cheese, ice cream and other milk products are not actually toxic to dogs, dogs do not produce enough lactase to break down the lactose found in milk dairy products. Cheese slices and other dairy products can trigger digestive trouble in dogs, including diarrhea. However, cottage cheese and yogurt in small amounts are fine for most dogs. Yogurt's live bacteria, in fact, can benefit your dog's digestion.