Can dogs eat Cottage cheese (unsalted)?

What kind of food is this?

An unripened cheese made from milk. It is light in energy and mainly protein, with less fat and salt than most cheeses.

It adds milk-derived protein, giving you a protein source different from meat or fish. It does still carry a little lactose, the sugar in milk.

Some adult dogs are weak at breaking down lactose, so if dairy tends to unsettle your dog's stomach, use it while watching the response.

How to serve

Choose an unsalted type. Salt content varies from product to product, so check the nutrition label.

When you have these care goals

Weight management care — If you want to give your dog cheese, this type, which is low in fat for a cheese, is a good fit. (Choose an unsalted one.)

In food-energetics terms

In food energetics this is classified as "neutral." It neither warms nor cools the body.

(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)

Related foods

• Plain yogurt (unsweetened) Safe to feedAnother fermented food made from milk›
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• Firm tofu Safe to feedAnother white food, high protein and low fat›