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Can dogs eat Sour cream?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat sour cream? Yes, sour cream is okay for dogs, but it should not be a part of their regular diets. Sour cream contains fats and hard-to-digest ingredients such as vegetable enzymes. When eaten excessively, it can cause stomach issues in dogs.

Benefits

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  • 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

health-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.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • 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.

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