Can dogs eat Sour cream?

Overview

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

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

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.

Servings

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.