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Not Safe for Dogs

Medium dog serving: never

Key warning: all blue cheese — Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, all blue varieties

Can Dogs Eat Blue Cheese? No — Mold Produces Toxin Causing Tremors

This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.

Blue cheese is not safe for dogs. The mold used to create blue cheese (Penicillium roqueforti) produces roquefortine C — a mycotoxin that causes vomiting tremors and seizures in dogs. Never give dogs any blue cheese variety.

Warning Signs & Symptoms

Roquefortine C mycotoxin: vomiting diarrhea muscle tremors seizures. Extremely high sodium: digestive upset. Very high fat: pancreatitis risk. All blue cheese varieties: dangerous.

If Your Dog Ate This

Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 if significant amount consumed.

What to Avoid

all blue cheese — Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, all blue varieties

Preparation & Serving

Call vet if significant amount consumed. Monitor for tremors and neurological symptoms.

Did you know?

The distinctive blue-green veins in blue cheese are created by Penicillium mold species — the same genus as the Penicillium notatum that Alexander Fleming used to discover penicillin in 1928. The mold in blue cheese is carefully cultivated and considered safe for human consumption but produces roquefortine C a mycotoxin that causes neurological symptoms in dogs. The caves of Roquefort France where Roquefort cheese is aged maintain the perfect temperature and humidity for Penicillium roqueforti growth year-round.

Portions & nutrition

Serving (small dog)
never
Serving (medium dog)
never
Serving (large dog)
never
Calories (per 100g)
353
Safe frequency
Never

Source

Source: ASPCA

What You Need to Know

Blue cheese — Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, and all similar varieties — is made using a Penicillium mold that produces roquefortine C. This compound is toxic to dogs causing neurological symptoms. Even small amounts can cause tremors. The additional concerns of extreme sodium and high fat make blue cheese dangerous from multiple angles. Never give dogs any blue cheese.

Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic

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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making dietary changes for your pet.