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Plain chevre is a middling cheese for dogs: somewhat lower in lactose than cow's-milk cheese, but soft, rich, and very often sold pre-flavored. The garlic-and-herb log is the version to worry about, not the plain one.
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Why Goat Cheese needs caution
Goat's milk runs a little lower in lactose than cow's, and many dogs tolerate plain goat cheese in small amounts. It's still high in fat, a pancreatitis consideration in quantity, and flavored logs frequently include garlic or chives: Alliums that damage canine red blood cells and outrank the cheese itself as the concern.
Signs to watch for
Gas, soft stool; flavored varieties in quantity: lethargy, weakness, pale gums (can lag by days)
What to do next
Check the label first. Plain goat cheese: nothing needed for small amounts. Garlic- or chive-flavored in any real quantity: call your vet with an estimate.
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