Cottage Cheese for Senior Dogs — Digestible Protein for Muscle Maintenance

Plain low-fat only. Small amounts as food topper. No flavorings or fruit additions.

Slowly digested casein protein for muscle maintenance lower lactose calcium phosphorus.

Cottage cheese has specific value for senior dogs dealing with sarcopenia — the age-related muscle loss that affects many older dogs. The casein protein in cottage cheese is slowly digested providing sustained amino acid availability for muscle protein synthesis. The lower lactose content compared to milk and most soft cheeses means many senior dogs with mild lactose sensitivity tolerate small amounts. Plain low-fat cottage cheese mixed into regular food adds digestible protein without significant fat increase. Particularly useful for senior dogs with reduced appetite as the mild flavor is palatable without being overly rich.