Why only in moderation for dogs
Cottage cheese is rich in protein and calcium and contains less lactose than milk. Mild and soft, it makes a good treat, and many dogs happily eat it.
It is still a dairy product, so in some dogs it can cause diarrhoea or bloating. Full-fat cottage cheese adds calories. Sweetened curd desserts and curd bars are high in sugar, and a chocolate glaze is dangerous for dogs. All treats together should make up only a small part of what a dog eats in a day.
How to give it
- Choose low-fat, unsweetened and unsalted cottage cheese with nothing added.
- The first time, give very little and watch how your dog feels.
- Give it only now and then, as a treat.
What to watch out for
- Lactose can cause diarrhoea or bloating.
- Full-fat cottage cheese adds calories and can upset digestion.
- Sweetened desserts and curd bars are high in sugar.
- Chocolate-glazed curd bars are dangerous for dogs because of the chocolate.
Different parts
Not every part of this food is equally safe.
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Plain cottage cheese
In moderationA little low-fat, unsweetened cottage cheese with nothing added is fine now and then.
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Sweetened curd desserts and glazed curd bars
Not safeThey are high in sugar, and a chocolate glaze is dangerous for dogs, so do not give them.
What to give instead
- Yoghurt Yes, in moderation: a little plain yoghurt without sugar or sweeteners is fine, but sweetened yoghurts and yoghurts with xylitol are not. In moderation
- Eggs Yes, well-cooked eggs without salt or seasoning are a nourishing treat for a dog, but do not give raw eggs. Safe
- Chicken Yes, plain cooked chicken without bones, skin or seasoning makes a good treat for a dog, but do not give bones or raw meat. Safe
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