# Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk): Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Quick answer. A tiny piece of plain cheese is not toxic to most cats — but many cats are lactose intolerant, so cheese can trigger vomiting or diarrhoea. Cheese is also high in fat and salt. Avoid blue and flavoured cheeses entirely, and never hide a tablet in cheese without checking with your vet first.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk): Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Key takeaways. A tiny piece of plain cheese is not toxic to most cats — but many cats are lactose intolerant and get vomiting or diarrhoea. Cheese is high in fat and salt, so it is a poor treat choice for cats. Never use cheese to hide tablets without checking with your vet first — and avoid blue and flavoured cheeses entirely.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk): Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Can cats eat cheese?. According to the PDSA and Cats Protection, cheese is not poisonous to cats — but that does not make it a good treat. Many cats love the taste; many digestive systems disagree with it. Cats are obligate carnivores. Complete cat food provides the taurine and balanced nutrition they need — cheese adds fat and salt without anything useful, so it should be a rare lick at most, not a habit.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk): Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Why cheese so often upsets cats. Most adult cats produce little lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Dairy then ferments in the gut, causing: - Vomiting - Diarrhoea or soft stools - Wind and abdominal discomfort If your cat reacts this way to cheese, stop dairy altogether and choose a meat-based treat instead.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk): Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Cheese by type — what is the risk?. | Cheese | Risk | Notes | |--------|------|-------| | Plain hard cheese (e.g. cheddar) | Low in tiny amounts | Still high in fat and salt | | Soft and cream cheese | Higher | More lactose — more likely to upset the stomach | | Blue and mould-ripened cheese | Avoid | Mould can produce toxins | | Flavoured cheese (onion, garlic, chive) | Never | Onion and garlic are toxic to cats | | Processed cheese slices and spreads | Avoid | High salt and additives | Onion, garlic and chive flavourings are a genuine poisoning risk — see onion and garlic poisoning in pets.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk): Can Cats Eat Cheese UK? — Hiding tablets in cheese — ask first. A small cube of cheese can disguise a tablet for a cat that refuses pills — but check with your vet first. Some medicines must be given on an empty stomach, and some interact with dairy. If your vet agrees, use the smallest amount that works.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-cats-eat-cheese-uk