Can dogs eat Cottage cheese?

Overview

Can dogs eat cottage cheese? Yes. Cottage cheese comes from goat’s milk, so it has low lactose levels, therefore less likely to cause stomach problems in dogs. Just make sure that the cottage cheese has no chives, garlic, onions, or xylitol, which are highly poisonous to dogs.

Benefits

Cottage cheese, particularly if made from goat's milk or sheep’s milk, is low in lactose, reducing the likelihood of digestive issues in dogs.
Full of calcium and protein, cottage cheese is good for the bone growth and development of dogs.
Some brands of cottage cheese have live prebiotics added which promotes a healthy gut.
Cottage cheese is less fattening when compared to many other cheese varieties.

Risks

Cottage cheese that contains onion, garlic, chive, leek flavors, or added sugar will be unhealthy or toxic to dogs.
Cottage cheese often contains large quantities of sodium that can negatively affect a dog’s bladder function.

Servings

Plain cottage cheese can be given to dogs as an occasional treat.
A known remedy is that mixing cottage cheese with rice or oatmeal helps soothe upset stomachs in dogs.
Avoid giving cottage cheese to dogs with renal issues.