What to do after ingestion
Vomiting, diarrhoea, reduced appetite.
Stop feeding and monitor; seek veterinary care if signs persist.
Cats tolerate fatty food poorly and cheese is both fatty and salty, so it should only be an occasional tiny piece.
What to do after ingestion
Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, reduced appetite; repeated vomiting with severe pain suggests pancreatitis and needs urgent care.
A small piece usually only needs monitoring; contact a vet immediately if vomiting, abdominal pain or lethargy persists.
Cheese is high in fat (cheddar about 33%) and salt, which can upset the stomach and trigger pancreatitis in sensitive dogs; lactose is lower than in milk but larger amounts still cause diarrhoea.
Nutrition
Per 100 g, edible portionData source：USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · Accessed on：2026-09-28
Cat · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
Cats tolerate fatty food poorly and cheese is both fatty and salty, so it should only be an occasional tiny piece.
Vomiting, diarrhoea, reduced appetite.
Stop feeding and monitor; seek veterinary care if signs persist.
Cats are often attracted to cheese, but one small piece is plenty; avoid blue cheese and processed slices.
Dog · Safe feeding conditions
CautionNo additional condition notes for this food
Clinical and veterinary sources
Cheese is high in fat (cheddar about 33%) and salt, which can upset the stomach and trigger pancreatitis in sensitive dogs; lactose is lower than in milk but larger amounts still cause diarrhoea.
Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, reduced appetite; repeated vomiting with severe pain suggests pancreatitis and needs urgent care.
A small piece usually only needs monitoring; contact a vet immediately if vomiting, abdominal pain or lethargy persists.
No more than a nail-sized cube (about 1 cm) per dog and count it within the daily treat allowance; avoid mould-ripened cheeses such as blue cheese, processed slices (salty and seasoned) and cheeses with garlic or herbs.
This website is for reference only and does not replace a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has eaten a suspected toxin or shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.