While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. ... Therefore, it's better to feed your dog low-fat cheeses, like mozzarella, cottage cheese, or a soft goat cheese.

What happens when a dog eats cheese?

Advertisement. Cheese, and other dairy products, can cause problems if consumed in excess. Symptoms like gas, diarrhea and vomiting can all occur if a dog eats too much cheese.

How much cheese is OK for dogs?

Most dogs can handle cheese in small amounts and it really depends on the type of cheese being given. “Like all supplementation, feeding dairy should be limited,” says Summers, who recommends that cheese and dairy snacks should make up less than 10 percent of a dog's total caloric needs to avoid dietary imbalances.