Can Dogs Eat Mozzarella? Yes — Low-Fat Cheese Option
This food requires caution. Read the details carefully before feeding.
Plain mozzarella is one of the safer cheeses for dogs due to lower fat and salt content. Feed in small amounts only.
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Safe to Feed
small pieces of plain mozzarella
What to Avoid
large amounts, smoked mozzarella with higher sodium
Preparation & Serving
Choose fresh plain mozzarella. Small pieces only. Lower fat and sodium than most cheeses making it the best cheese option.
Potential Health Benefits
Good source of protein and calcium. Lower in fat and sodium than most cheeses. Effective training treat.
Safer Alternatives
- One of the safer cheese options — still limit due to fat content
Did you know?
Fresh mozzarella contains approximately 50% less sodium than cheddar and 70% less sodium than parmesan — making it by far the most dog-friendly cheese in terms of sodium content.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- pea-sized piece
- Serving (medium dog)
- 2-3 small pieces
- Serving (large dog)
- 3-4 small pieces
- Calories (per 100g)
- 280
- Safe frequency
- Occasional training treat
Source
What You Need to Know
Low-moisture mozzarella is lower in fat than many cheeses. A small piece as a training treat is fine. Avoid smoked or seasoned mozzarella.
This food requires care — if your dog has eaten a large amount read our emergency guide
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