We love cheese as human beings and sometimes we notice that our dog often looks at us with mouth watering. Can Chihuahuas eat cheese? Yes Chihuahuas can eat cheese, it’s not toxic. In fact, cheese is used as a training tool. But some dogs are intolerant of cheese. Even dogs which tolerate cheese are the best food but in moderation.
As long as you feed cheese to your Chihuahua as an occasional treat and cheese is not fatty then cheese is safe. It can be good for them. Here you will find everything you need to know about feeding cheese to your dog.
Can Eat Chihuahua Cheese?😸
In most cases yes they can eat cheese. Many dog owners consider cheese as junk food due to its high fat and calorie content. But for other owners they feed cheese to their dogs as a treat.
Cheese is high in protein and nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that dogs require. But it can cause Chihuahuas to get diarrhea by this, so it’s better to give your dog in moderation.
One serving of cheese has as much calcium as one cup of milk and nutrients phosphorus which they daily require. One fatty acid butyrate which is found in cheese used to help in cancer prevention.
Benefits of Cheese for Chihuahuas👍
Some types of cheese are good for Chihuahuas which have some benefits for them. Cheese contains calcium, protein, vitamin A, B complex vitamins and essential fatty acids. These all are very beneficial for your Chihuahuas but keep in mind to feed them in moderation.
Some dogs love cheese and owners use it to motivate dogs in training so it can work like conceal pills for dogs that need medication.
One serving of cheese has as much calcium as one cup of milk and nutrients phosphorus which they daily require. One fatty acid butyrate which is found in cheese used to help in cancer prevention.
Is cheese bad for Chihuahuas?😿
As we mentioned above, cheese is not toxic for Chihuahuas, and for some dogs is completely fine. But some dogs are lactose intolerant causing discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence or vomiting. So, if you are giving your dog cheese or other daily product, feed them a small amount for the 1st time to see how their body reacts.
Additionally, in the case of lactose intolerance, cheese contains high levels of fats and salts. Feed them as a treat but regularly and in a large amount can cause health issues like obesity and pancreatitis.
Puppies have more sensitive stomachs than adult dogs so small amounts of cheese can trigger them and cause diarrhea and vomiting.
The type of cheese also plays an important role in whether or not cheese is safe or not. Most dog owners choose cheese for their pups that is low in fat, calories and sodium and avoid cheese which contain added ingredients because they are very toxic to dogs.
Safe Cheeses for Chihuahuas🧈😽
There are some cheeses that are healthier for dogs. Dogs can consume cheese with low fat content. You should feed them in moderation.
Some safe cheese for dogs including:
Cottage and Mozzarella cheese are lower in fat than other cheeses and can make a good snack for dogs. Swiss cheese is also safe for lactose intolerance dogs. Cheddar cheese has low levels of salt and common household cheese.
Cheese that are not safe for Chihuahuas🍕🍞
When you think of feeding cheese to your Chihuahua as a treat, some cheese is unsafe for them. This including:
You must avoid feeding these types of cheeses for several reasons. Blue cheeses including Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton can produce roquefortine which is very toxic for dogs. It can cause excessive panting, lethargy, rapid beating of heart and even tachycardia if eaten in a large amount.
Cheese that is contained with garlic, herbs, raisins, and other ads that are not safe for dogs should also be avoided. Garlic and raisins are very toxic for dogs and can cause a lot of health issues. Goat cheese, feta and brie all have high levels of fat, which is unhealthy for dogs. High fat food can cause pancreatitis that can be life threatening.
How to safely feed cheese to your Chihuahuas🥯
It’s always a great idea to discuss with your vet about your dog’s diet and nutrition. Certain foods can be good and bad for your dog, depending on their weight, health and lactose intolerance.
If you use cheese for your dogs treat for training purposes and hide your dogs pills then use in small portions and infrequently. Treats of any kind should consist of 10% of your dog’s diet and the other 90% should come from well balanced dog food. Keep in mind to always choose a low sodium, low fats and low lactose cheese for your Chihuahua.
Cheese for Chihuahuas when they are Bored🌭
If you find your dog is getting bored, it’s a good idea to add cream cheese inside of the kong toy to keep them fresh and boredom free. This can be a good option if you’re teaching your dog to be alone.
Lactose Intolerance in dogs 🍠
Some dogs are lactose intolerant so they can not digest cheese well. Cheese contains less lactose than milk but dogs with severe cases of lactose intolerance can have a bad reaction to cheese even in little amounts. If you feed them cheese for the first time, observe the dog closely to sign of stomach upset. Consult your vet to ask about adding the cheese in the dog’s diet.
Final Words🐾
Chihuahuas can eat cheese, it’s not toxic. In fact, cheese is used as a training tool. But some dogs are intolerant of cheese. Even dogs which tolerate cheese are the best food but in moderation.
As long as you feed cheese to your Chihuahua as an occasional treat and cheese is not fatty then cheese is safe. It can be good for them
Many dog owners consider cheese as junk food due to its high fat and calorie content. But for other owners they feed cheese to their dogs as a treat.
Cheese is high in protein and nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that dogs require. But it can cause Chihuahuas to get diarrhea by this. so it’s better to give your dog in moderation.
As we mentioned above, cheese is not toxic for Chihuahuas, and for some dogs is completely fine. But some dogs are lactose intolerant causing discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence or vomiting. So, if you are giving your dog cheese or other daily product, feed them a small amount for the 1st time to see how their body reacts.
Additionally, in the case of lactose intolerance, cheese contains high levels of fats and salts. Feed them as a treat but regularly and in a large amount can cause health issues like obesity and pancreatitis. So it’s better to give your dog in moderation.
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