{"id":141224,"date":"2022-07-11T15:26:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:26:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:26:12","slug":"what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if your dog eats cream cheese?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_cream_cheese\" title=\"What happens if your dog eats cream cheese?\">What happens if your dog eats cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_dogs_have_Philadelphia_cream_cheese\" title=\"Can dogs have Philadelphia cream cheese?\">Can dogs have Philadelphia cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#How_much_cream_cheese_can_a_dog_eat\" title=\"How much cream cheese can a dog eat?\">How much cream cheese can a dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_cream_cheese_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\" title=\"Can cream cheese cause diarrhea in dogs?\">Can cream cheese cause diarrhea in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_cream_cheese\" title=\"What do I do if my dog ate cream cheese?\">What do I do if my dog ate cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_cream_cheese_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Can cream cheese hurt my dog?\">Can cream cheese hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_dogs_eat_soft_cream_cheese\" title=\"Can dogs eat soft cream cheese?\">Can dogs eat soft cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Is_Philadelphia_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"Is Philadelphia OK for dogs?\">Is Philadelphia OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_cream_cheese\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats cream cheese?\">What happens if a dog eats cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#How_much_cream_cheese_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much cream cheese can I give my dog?\">How much cream cheese can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Do_dogs_like_cream_cheese\" title=\"Do dogs like cream cheese?\">Do dogs like cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Is_it_OK_to_give_your_dog_cream_cheese\" title=\"Is it OK to give your dog cream cheese?\">Is it OK to give your dog cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_cream_cheese_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can cream cheese hurt a dog?\">Can cream cheese hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_cream_cheese_upset_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Can cream cheese upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Can cream cheese upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Is_cream_cheese_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cream cheese safe for dogs?\">Is cream cheese safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_cream_cheese_diarrhea\" title=\"Can cream cheese diarrhea?\">Can cream cheese diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_cream_cheese\" title=\"What happens if dog eats cream cheese?\">What happens if dog eats cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#How_much_cream_cheese_can_a_dog_have\" title=\"How much cream cheese can a dog have?\">How much cream cheese can a dog have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Can_my_dog_eat_Philadelphia_cream_cheese\" title=\"Can my dog eat Philadelphia cream cheese?\">Can my dog eat Philadelphia cream cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#What_kind_of_cream_cheese_can_dogs_have\" title=\"What kind of cream cheese can dogs have?\">What kind of cream cheese can dogs have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-cream-cheese\/#Is_soft_cheese_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"Is soft cheese OK for dogs?\">Is soft cheese OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_cream_cheese\"><\/span>What happens if your dog eats cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is safe for dogs to eat cream cheese but only in small portions. According to the American Kennel Club, cheese in general can be beneficial for dogs as it contains protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, and vitamin A and B complex vitamins. Cream cheese also has <b>no poisonous or toxic effects on dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_Philadelphia_cream_cheese\"><\/span>Can dogs have Philadelphia cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cream cheese isnt beneficial for dogs. Too much of it could give your dog gas at best or diarrhea at worst. Its also really high in fats and sugars. For this reason, cream cheese is not a good idea to share with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cream_cheese_can_a_dog_eat\"><\/span>How much cream cheese can a dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of cream cheeses that have added extras such as chives, onions and garlic and these should always be avoided. Feeding your dog <b>a very small amount of plain cream cheese is generally fine but bear in mind that it does have a high fat and calorie content.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cream_cheese_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can cream cheese cause diarrhea in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is because dogs do not possess large amounts of lactase, which helps break down dairy. For this reason, <b>feeding your dog cheese or other dairy can cause diarrhea and other digestive issues. It should be avoided as a dog snack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_cream_cheese\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog ate cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cream cheese is technically safe for dogs  it isnt toxic or poisonous for them. However, you should still <b>avoid letting them eat too much of it. What is this? As with other dairy products, a dogs body doesnt produce very much lactase which is a very important enzyme that breaks down dairy for digestion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cream_cheese_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Can cream cheese hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is yes<b>it is safe for dogs to enjoy small quantities of cream cheese as an occasional treat. Some dog treats even contain a thin layer of cream cheese frosting because cream cheese boasts several health benefits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_soft_cream_cheese\"><\/span>Can dogs eat soft cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is because dogs do not possess large amounts of lactase, which helps break down dairy. For this reason, <b>feeding your dog cheese or other dairy can cause diarrhea and other digestive issues. It should be avoided as a dog snack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Philadelphia_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is Philadelphia OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can feed your dog plain cream cheese, but only in small and infrequent amounts. Cream cheese is rich, fatty and high in calories so should be fed with care, and ideally should be of the low-fat variety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_cream_cheese\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is safe for dogs to eat cream cheese but only in small portions. According to the American Kennel Club, cheese in general can be beneficial for dogs as it contains protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, and vitamin A and B complex vitamins. Cream cheese also has <b>no poisonous or toxic effects on dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cream_cheese_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much cream cheese can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend feeding cream cheese to your pet in <b>extremely small amounts, and only on occasion. If you are adding cream cheese to one of your meals, its fine if your dog wants to lick the spoon. Another great way to serve cream cheese is in a healthy treat your pet can enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_cream_cheese\"><\/span>Do dogs like cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Dog Should Not Eat Much (if any) Cream Cheese<\/b> A small amount will likely be uneventful, though a bout of diarrhea would not be surprising. Cream cheese isnt the worst thing you could feed your dog. That said, the high levels of fat as well as lactose and other ingredients should make you think twice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_give_your_dog_cream_cheese\"><\/span>Is it OK to give your dog cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of cream cheeses that have added extras such as chives, onions and garlic and these should always be avoided. <b>Feeding your dog a very small amount of plain cream cheese is generally fine but bear in mind that it does have a high fat and calorie content<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cream_cheese_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can cream cheese hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can feed your dog plain cream cheese, but only in small and infrequent amounts. Cream cheese is rich, fatty and high in calories so should be fed with care, and ideally should be of the low-fat variety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cream_cheese_upset_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Can cream cheese upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, too much cream cheese in your dogs diet can be detrimental to their health. <b>It can cause an upset stomach and contribute to excessive weight gain or even pancreatitis. It also has a high salt content that can contribute to high blood pressure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cream_cheese_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cream cheese safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of cream cheeses that have added extras such as chives, onions and garlic and these should always be avoided. <b>Feeding your dog a very small amount of plain cream cheese is generally fine but bear in mind that it does have a high fat and calorie content<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cream_cheese_diarrhea\"><\/span>Can cream cheese diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is safe for dogs to eat cream cheese but only in small portions. According to the American Kennel Club, cheese in general can be beneficial for dogs as it contains protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, and vitamin A and B complex vitamins. Cream cheese also has <b>no poisonous or toxic effects on dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_cream_cheese\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is safe for dogs to eat cream cheese but only in small portions. According to the American Kennel Club, cheese in general can be beneficial for dogs as it contains protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, and vitamin A and B complex vitamins. Cream cheese also has <b>no poisonous or toxic effects on dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cream_cheese_can_a_dog_have\"><\/span>How much cream cheese can a dog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is yes<b>it is safe for dogs to enjoy small quantities of cream cheese as an occasional treat. Some dog treats even contain a thin layer of cream cheese frosting because cream cheese boasts several health benefits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_eat_Philadelphia_cream_cheese\"><\/span>Can my dog eat Philadelphia cream cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Kennel Club, <b>cheese in general can be beneficial for dogs as it contains protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, and vitamin A and B complex vitamins. Cream cheese also has no poisonous or toxic effects on dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cream_cheese_can_dogs_have\"><\/span>What kind of cream cheese can dogs have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding your dog a very small amount of <b>plain cream cheese is generally fine but bear in mind that it does have a high fat and calorie content.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_soft_cheese_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is soft cheese OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soft Cheese (Young Cheddar, Mozzarella, String Cheese) <b>All of the basic cheeses that are commonly found in the house are safe for a dog to eat in moderation. Mozzarella or most other soft cheeses have a high fat content, so if youd like to share a slice with your pooch now and then, try to get low fat cheese instead.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if your dog eats cream cheese?Can dogs have Philadelphia cream cheese?How much cream cheese can a dog eat?Can cream cheese cause diarrhea in dogs?What do I do if my dog ate cream cheese?Can cream cheese hurt my dog?Can dogs eat soft cream cheese?Is Philadelphia OK for dogs?What happens if a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141224"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141224"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141224\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}