Dairy & Eggs · Food guide
Can dogs eat cottage cheese?
In small amounts, yes. Cottage cheese is low in fat, but it contains lactose and salt, which not every dog handles well.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Oct 24, 2026
AI imageHow much cottage cheese can your dog have?
Rule of thumb: snacks make up no more than 10% of daily calories.
Set your dog's ideal weight.
As a snack, no more than a day. That's .
Daily energy needs calculated the same way as in the Kahuno app.
The 10% limit applies to snacks and treats according to WSAVA, not to meals.Yellow: this amount is only a guideline. Keep the restrictions below in mind.
What's in cottage cheese?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 11.8 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 82.7 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 170 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.59 : 1 |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 26 µg |
| Iodine | 14 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 12 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.02 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.01 g |
| EPA | – |
| DHA | – |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 109 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 78.5 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 95 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.63 : 1 |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Potassium | 88 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 22 µg |
| Iodine | 15 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 23 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.04 g |
| EPA | – |
| DHA | – |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 252 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 23.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 65.6 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 91 mg |
| Phosphorus | 96 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.95 : 1 |
| Sodium | 285 mg |
| Potassium | 112 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 10 µg |
| Iodine | 20 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 215 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.43 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.13 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Key facts at a glance
What to watch out for
- Lactose: dogs largely lack the enzyme lactase, so dairy can cause diarrhea (ASPCA)
- Dairy is one of the most common triggers of food allergies (Merck)
- No cream cheese with herbs, chives, onion or garlic
- If your dog has pancreatitis, only after checking with your vet
How to feed cottage cheese the right way
- 1Choose the low-fat version
- 2Start with a teaspoon and keep an eye on your dog's poop
- 3Keep treats under 10% of daily calories overall (WSAVA)
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle cottage cheese?
This page applies to dogs in general. In Kahuno, you add intolerances to the dog profile, and every ingredient gets a color-coded dot when you log it, checked for your dog specifically. Whoever feeds the dog in your household sees it right away.
Frequently asked questions
Is cottage cheese the same as Hüttenkäse or körniger Frischkäse?
Yes. Körniger Frischkäse, Hüttenkäse and cottage cheese are all the same cheese, made of small, firm curds. The German Nutrient Database (BLS) lists it as „Körniger Frischkäse".
Can dogs eat regular cream cheese?
Only rarely and in small amounts. According to the BLS, double-cream cheese has 23 g of fat per 100 g, while low-fat cottage cheese has 1.2 g. According to the ASPCA, fatty food can cause vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis. Never feed cream cheese with herbs, chives or garlic.
How much cottage cheese can my dog eat?
As a snack, the 10% rule applies: treats make up no more than 10% of daily calories (WSAVA). The calculator above shows the upper limit for your dog's weight. Start with a teaspoon, because not every dog tolerates dairy.
Cottage cheese or low-fat quark: which is better?
Both are low in fat and high in protein. But according to the BLS, cottage cheese has around 200 mg of sodium per 100 g, about six times as much as low-fat quark. For dogs that should get little salt, low-fat quark is the better choice.
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- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets, Abschnitte „Milk/Dairy", „Nuts/Fatty Foods" und „Salt/Excessively Salty Foods". Abgerufen am 24.10.2026.
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Sources of Food Allergens in Dogs and Cats, Tabelle, häufige Allergene beim Hund. Abgerufen am 24.10.2026.
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee: Feeding treats to your dog (11/2025), Leckerlis unter 10 % der täglichen Kalorien, giftige Zwiebelgewächse. Abgerufen am 24.10.2026.
- American Kennel Club: Can Dogs Eat Cheese? (Stand 19.08.2025), Hüttenkäse als fett- und salzärmere Sorte. Sekundärquelle. Abgerufen am 24.10.2026.