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Butter Caution

Butter

Veterinary pet-nutrition sources state that butter is not toxic to dogs, but it is very high in fat and dairy components that are commonly linked to digestive upset and other health concerns.

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Buttermilk Caution

Buttermilk

Veterinary pet-care sources generally state that buttermilk is not toxic to dogs, but as a dairy product containing lactose and fat, it may cause digestive upset and offers no nutritional benefit.

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Cheddar Cheese Caution

Cheddar Cheese

Veterinary pet-care sources state that cheddar cheese is not toxic to dogs, but it is high in fat and contains lactose, which may cause digestive upset and other health concerns in some dogs.

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Cheese Slices Caution

Cheese Slices

Veterinary pet-care sources state that cheese is not toxic to dogs, but processed cheese slices are high in fat, salt, and additives that may increase the risk of digestive upset and other health concerns.

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Cheese Caution

Cheese

Veterinary organisations note that many dogs can eat small amounts of plain cheese, but concerns include lactose intolerance, high fat content, and added seasonings.

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Condensed Milk Caution

Condensed Milk

Veterinary pet-care sources state that condensed milk is not toxic to dogs, but it contains very high levels of sugar and lactose, which are commonly associated with digestive upset and other health concerns.

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Cottage Cheese Caution

Cottage Cheese

Veterinary pet-care sources state that cottage cheese is not toxic to dogs, but its lactose and sodium content may cause digestive upset in some dogs.

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Cream Cheese Caution

Cream Cheese

Veterinary pet-care sources state that cream cheese is not toxic to dogs, but its lactose, fat, and sodium content may lead to digestive upset in some dogs.

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Eggs Caution

Eggs

Veterinary pet-care sources state that eggs are not toxic to dogs, but risks are discussed around raw eggs, including bacteria exposure and nutrient interactions.

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Evaporated Milk Caution

Evaporated Milk

Veterinary pet-care sources state that evaporated milk is not toxic to dogs, but its concentrated lactose, fat, and calorie content are associated with digestive upset in many dogs.

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Feta Cheese Caution

Feta Cheese

Veterinary pet-care sources state that feta cheese is not toxic to dogs, but its high sodium content, fat, and lactose are associated with digestive upset and other health concerns.

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Goat Cheese Caution

Goat Cheese

Veterinary and pet-nutrition sources generally describe cheese as non-toxic to dogs, but note risks related to lactose, fat, and salt content, which can vary by type, including goat cheese.

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Ice Cream Caution

Ice Cream

Veterinary and pet-nutrition sources generally describe ice cream as non-toxic to dogs, but note risks related to lactose intolerance, high sugar and fat content, and potentially toxic flavour ingredients.

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Milk Caution

Milk

Veterinary organisations note that milk is not toxic to dogs, but many dogs are lactose intolerant and may experience digestive upset after drinking it.

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Mozzarella Caution

Mozzarella

Veterinary and pet-nutrition sources describe mozzarella as non-toxic to dogs, but note concerns related to lactose intolerance, fat content, and salt, particularly in larger amounts or processed forms.

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Parmesan Cheese Caution

Parmesan Cheese

Veterinary and pet-nutrition sources describe Parmesan cheese as not toxic to dogs but note concerns related to high salt content, fat levels, and lactose, which may cause digestive upset in some dogs.

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Ricotta Cheese Caution

Ricotta Cheese

Veterinary and pet-nutrition sources describe ricotta cheese as not toxic to dogs but note risks related to lactose intolerance, fat content, and sodium, which can cause digestive upset in some dogs.

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Sour Cream Caution

Sour Cream

Sour cream is not considered toxic to dogs, but veterinary sources note concerns related to lactose intolerance, high fat content, and added ingredients in some varieties.

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Swiss Cheese Caution

Swiss Cheese

Swiss cheese is not considered toxic to dogs, but veterinary sources note concerns related to lactose intolerance, fat content, and sodium levels common to many cheeses.

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Yogurt Caution

Yogurt

Veterinary organisations note that plain yogurt is generally safe for dogs, but added sugars, flavourings, and lactose intolerance may pose concerns.

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Whipped Cream Caution

Whipped Cream

Whipped cream is not considered toxic to dogs, but veterinary sources note concerns related to lactose intolerance, high fat content, and added sugar.

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