Last reviewed: August 2026
Yes, in small amounts. Mozzarella is a lower-fat cheese option compared to many others, making it a somewhat better occasional choice within the general dairy caution.
Mozzarella carries the same general lactose and fat considerations as cheese generally, but tends to be lower in fat than many aged cheeses, making it a comparatively reasonable choice if you're going to share cheese at all.
General veterinary toxicology consensus, cross-referenced against the Merck Veterinary Manual and ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center food hazard references. See How We Source This for our methodology.
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