Can Dogs Eat Blue Cheese? No — Contains Toxic Mold Compounds
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Blue cheese is not safe for dogs. It contains roquefortine C produced by the mold used to make blue cheese which is toxic to dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, high temperature, tremors, seizures from roquefortine C.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet immediately. Blue cheese mold toxicity can cause seizures. Note amount consumed.
What to Avoid
all parts — especially mold
Preparation & Serving
Keep all blue cheese away from dogs. The mold used to create blue cheese is toxic to dogs.
Safer Alternatives
- Plain mozzarella in tiny amounts as a much safer cheese alternative
Did you know?
The blue-green mold in blue cheese (Penicillium roqueforti) produces roquefortine C — a mycotoxin that causes tremors and seizures in dogs at much lower doses than other toxic substances.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- Roquefortine C — small amounts can cause neurological symptoms
- Calories (per 100g)
- 353
- Safe frequency
- Never
Source
What You Need to Know
Blue cheese, Roquefort, Stilton, and Gorgonzola all produce roquefortine C. Even small amounts can cause serious neurological symptoms. Never give dogs any moldy cheese.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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