Caution

Can dogs eat cottage cheese? Caution

Q: Can dogs eat cottage cheese?

Caution. Small amounts are okay: cottage cheese is lower in fat and sodium than most cheeses, but lactose-sensitive dogs may get an upset stomach.

Caution. Small amounts are okay: cottage cheese is lower in fat and sodium than most cheeses, but lactose-sensitive dogs may get an upset stomach.

Cottage cheese and dogs: key facts

Verdict: Caution
What it can do: Diarrhea, gas and upset stomach.
How to serve: Offer a small amount of plain, low-fat cottage cheese as an occasional treat.
What to do now: No need to worry if your dog ate a little plain cottage cheese. All steps
Sources: AKC. Reviewed 9 October 2026.

What should I do if my dog ate cottage cheese?

No need to worry if your dog ate a little plain cottage cheese.
Watch for gas or diarrhea if your dog is sensitive to dairy.

Don't

Don't give flavored cottage cheese with chives or other herbs.

How to give it safely

Offer a small amount of plain, low-fat cottage cheese as an occasional treat.

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea
Gas
Upset stomach

Why

Some dogs are lactose intolerant, and dairy can upset their stomachs even in small amounts.

Sources

Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.

General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.