Breakfast time, you are bleary-eyed as you schmear copious amounts of cream cheese onto your bagel when some flies off the knife and hits the floor. Your pup is eyeing it up. Is it okay for her to eat?

Yes, cream cheese in small amounts is okay for your dog to eat. The cream cheese must be plain. Do not give your dog cream cheese with any added flavors as these can often be harmful to dogs. 

Cream cheese is high in fat so large amounts should not be given to your dog. Increased fat in a dog’s diet can lead to obesity or even pancreatitis.

When choosing a cream cheese for your dog, make sure to pick one that does not contain herbs and spices such as garlic, onion, and chives as they can be harmful to pooches.

Also just like humans some pups are lactose intolerant. After you feed your pup cheese for the first time monitor them for digestion issues.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.