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Is cheese safe for my Chihuahua, especially if she's a new mom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Can i give my new Chihuahua mom cheese please help me

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2016

I wouldn't recommend giving cheese as it is high in fat and not needed in your pets diet. It's also likely to cause diarrhea. Instead it's best to stick with dog approved treats. Some foods like apples, bananas and green beans are also ok and provide more nutritional value than cheese.

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