Macaroni and Cheese: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Macaroni and cheese is not a useful dog treat. Dairy, fat, salt, and refined pasta can cause digestive upset or excess calories, and recipes containing onion, garlic, or other add-ins change the risk.

Macaroni and cheese is not suitable for cats. Its dairy, fat, salt, and carbohydrates offer little useful nutrition, while onion, garlic, chives, or leeks in a recipe create a separate hazard.