Cheese is irresistible not just to us but to dogs as well – a fact confirmed by a Saint Bernard owner in Clayton, North Carolina, who decided to put his dogs’ willpower to the test with a cheese-filled living room picnic. The result? Pure chaos ensued.
In a funny video clip shared on TikTok in June by user baby.and.bruce, the owner sets up a blanket in his living room and starts indulging in some cheese and bananas. His exclamations about the deliciousness of the cheese quickly catch the attention of his two sizable Saint Bernards who can’t resist crashing the picnic and snatching the cheese.
“Cheese was a trigger word for them,” the poster humorously captioned the video. But is cheese safe for dogs to eat?
Is Cheese Safe for Dogs?
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), cheese can be a tasty snack and a useful training tool for dogs, especially puppies. While cheese itself is not toxic to dogs, some may be lactose intolerant, so moderation is key when feeding them cheese.
The AKC advises against giving dogs cheese that contains ingredients like garlic, onions, or chives, and recommends opting for low-fat cheeses such as mozzarella, cottage cheese, or soft goat cheese to avoid issues like obesity and pancreatitis.
The TikTok video quickly went viral, amassing over 317,000 views and 19,900 likes. Commenters couldn’t get enough of the adorable chaos, with one user joking about the dogs demanding their “cheese tax” and others expressing their desire to hug the furry friends all day long.