Is it safe for a puppy to eat cheese?

Answer 1

Yes... and it doesn't have to be low-fat like one person said. Unless your dog has a weight problem. Actually a really cold piece of cheese is a great treat for a dog on a hot day! The only thing I would be leery of, is that you would want to see how well your dog responds to it. Just like humans, different foods can cause stomach upset, gas, or they may even be lactose-intolerant. Use common sense in the amount and only use as a treat, not an everyday food. They need a well-balanced and quality dog food for a proper balance of vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, and to keep their digestive tract working properly and their body healthy. Treats are just exactly what they are called... treats. Just like you wouldn't have an ice-cream cone to replace your supper. Its just a nice snack or dessert.

Answer 2

a small amount of cheese is fine.
And actually there is another benefit. If there comes a time your dog needs a pill - medication, wormer, the oral flea control - stick the pill in a small bit of cheese. The puppy gets it as a treat so thinks nothing of it and happily swallows the cheese - with the medicine - without any squabbles! I had one I had to give a powder for three days - he wouldn't eat it sprinkled on food. I took a slice of cheese, "frosted" it sprinkling the powder on it, folded it and broke into pieces. He got several "treats" (he thought) but I knew he was taking medicine. You wouldn't want to give him a lot of it but a taste now and then does no harm. After all how many "cheesy bits" types of goodies are there? ;-) The real stuff is good and can be useful

Answer 3

If it's not on this list then it's OK.

Poisonous Foods for Dogs



Chocolate (contains Theobromine)

Onions & garlic

Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides

resulting in cyanide poisoning)

Potato peelings and green looking potatoes

Rhubarb leaves

Moldy/spoiled foods

Macadamia Nuts/Walnuts

Alcohol

Yeast dough

Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)

Hops (used in home brewing)

Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)

Broccoli (in large amounts)

Raisins and grapes (damages the kidneys)

Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars

Nutmeg

Raw Potatoes

Turkey skin

Voltarin (in arthritis medication)-Very Fatal

Baby Food (can contain onion powder)

Citrus oil

Fat trimmings (Can cause pancreatitis).

Human vitamins containing iron (can damage the lining of the digestive system)

Large amounts of liver

Mushrooms

Raw fish

Answer 4

Sure, just don't over do it because with a pup they don't know any better and will eat until they are sick. I use string cheese as a training treat for my agility dog all the time.

Answer 5

A bite of cheese is a good way to get him to take his pills, but too much cheese will make a poopy mess. Moderation is key.

Answer 6

Yes! I've never had a problem with giving any sort of dog cheese.

Answer 7

It is okay but not too much. It will create stomach problems if they eat too much of it, but later on, sure. Mine love to munch on small pieces of cheese. I don't do it everyday, but every once in a while.

Answer 8

No, you can't give dogs cheese because they might have diarrhea.Just like humans, different foods can cause stomach upset, gas, or they may even be lactose-intolerant. Use common sense in the amount and only use as a treat, not an everyday food. They need a well-balanced and quality dog food for a proper balance of vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, and to keep their digestive tract working properly and their body healthy. Treats are just exactly what they are called... treats. Just like you wouldn't have an ice-cream cone to replace your supper. Its just a nice snack or dessert.I find my dog loves cheese more than anything

He loves to have cheese for breakfast Lunch and dinner. He likes cheese than his dog food

(a) How many of you give cheese to your dogs

My vet told me not to give cheese . he is promoting science diet food. My dog does not like science diet food
I tried all different brand can food and Dry food .he does not like any of them . He is ok with ceaser plus dog food . I now ordered 72 packs from Petco.(1 pack is 83 cents )

The question is about cheese . How often I can give

one member earlier indicated to mix cheese with the dog food . That works ok with ceaser plus dog food not with other brands

I noticed He only picks up cheese and leave the rest of his food If I mix with science diet or Podigree or other brands
he is ok with ceaser plus dog food when mixing little cheese. ( he will eat the whole can of ceasr plus)

My Vet is against raw food, cheese , ham and so on

I do not give ham or any types of Raw food to my dog. I give him cheese . he loves it.

I feel guilty because the Vet does not want me to give him cheese at all

(b) I saw this topic addressed before many times
some of you agree the human food is ok for the dog. My dog loves all the food I eat than his food

I am not sure it is good for his health though
I know we have lots of experts in this forum who can answer me

(c) How many of you folks give human food to dogs
What do you give .give me some examples

I will ck your answers today evening

Answer 9

So long as you do not overdo it a little cheese now & again will not hurt it.
I have 2 dogs & they both enjoy cheese.

Answer 10

My dog LOVES cheese. But just like anything, don't give him too much.