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My 4-month-old puppy ate a block of cheddar cheese. Is he okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 46.5 lbs

My golden retriever puppy who is about 4 months old ate a block of extra sharp cheddar cheese. I need to know if this is OK ASAP I don't want anything to happen to my little cooper.

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Answered By Summer Walker, DVM, MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2017

Oh Cooper, mischievous Golden Retriever puppy! Cheese is not toxic but in large quantities or in patients sensitive to dairy products it can cause gastrointestinal upset. I would monitor Cooper for the development of vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation over the next 24-48 hours. If these develop, I would have him examined by his veterinarian to assess if an anti-nausea medication, probiotic, or laxative is needed.

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    Answered By Allison Newth, VMD

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    You don't mention how big the block of cheese or whether the cheese was plain or flavored (i.e. With jalapeños or something) cheddar cheese. However, as long as Cooper didn't eat the packaging and just ate a regular block of cheddar cheese (average cheese blocks are about 8oz), he should be ok. He may have some soft stool for the next day or so, keep an eye on his appetite, activity level, and bowel movements. If anything seems abnormal you should contact your local veterinarian. My own dogs have been known to get into cheese and they are much smaller than your sweet boy and we've never had any problems. Again, monitor him and maybe feed him a smaller than normal dinner tonight to make up for the extra calories he ate. Good luck, I hope I could be of help to you two!

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