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Can dogs eat Cream?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat cream? No, cream is not recommended for dogs since it contains high amounts of fats. If consumed in large quantities, cream can prompt unhealthy weight gain and obesity in dogs. Cream is also dense with lactose, which makes it unsuitable for lactose-intolerant pups.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Cream is packed with calcium and phosphorus which has a good impact on the bone and muscles of dogs.
  • Significant amounts of vitamin B2 can be found in cream as well. It assists in breaking down nutrients for better absorption and also helps in repairing DNA which improves dogs' protection against diseases.

Risks

health-risks
  • Cream is mostly composed of saturated fats. If dogs consume large quantities of cream, it will result in weight gain and, eventually, obesity.
  • Cream has a high lactose content and is hard to digest for lactose-intolerant dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Although the cream is not toxic to dogs because its negative impacts on a dog's health outweigh the positive impacts, it is not recommended to give cream to dogs as a treat.

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