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Dog owners may wonder whether cheese is safe for dogs to eat. In small to moderate quantities, it usually is, but over-consumption of cheese can cause digestive upsets in your pet. Cheese is a good source of protein for your dog. It also provides vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, Vitamin A, B-complex vitamins and essential fatty acids.
Dogs do not have enough of the enzyme lactase in their stomach to properly digest milk or other dairy products. Milk, cheese or ice cream may therefore give your dog diarrhea. These foods also can trigger an allergy to lactose.