Labrador Hilariously Agrees With 'Experts' That Dogs Should Be Fed Cheese

Cheese is a versatile food that is loved by humans and dogs like Mabel. Recently, a video of the Labrador receiving a cheesy treat racked up a whopping 33.6 million views online.

The adorable clip shows owner Olivia, 24, cutting the corner off a slab of cheese, while Mabel patiently waits for her dairy treat. But she already has something in her mouth.

The on-screen text says: "Experts say you should always give your dog cheese while cooking!" which explains why the black Labrador is holding a sign saying "experts."

The hilarious footage, shared to an Instagram dedicated to the dog (@mabel_thelab), has over 646,000 likes.

"Cheese is one of her favorite snacks!" Olivia, from Cornwall, England, told Newsweek. "She doesn't get it routinely but as the occasional little reward!"

While there are many human foods that should never be given to dogs like chocolate and citrus fruits, to name a few, cheese is safe to eat in moderation. The American Kennel Club (AKC) states it's a good snack as it contains protein, calcium, vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and B-complex vitamins.

However, owners are advised against feeding cheese to dogs with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies and the AKC suggests monitoring for any adverse reactions when introducing cheese into a dog's diet.

It can also be used as a great training tool and a good way to conceal any medications.

It's not unusual for dogs to linger around the kitchen when they can smell food but it's important for owners to know that there's a lot of toxic ingredients out there. Even with cheese, one must be careful as it can contain a lot of salt.

"Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning," the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (ASPCA) warns. So salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels and salted popcorn should be avoided.

Signs of excessive salt consumption in dogs can include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and even death, the ASPCA notes.

So far, the popular video has received almost 3,000 comments.

One user joked: "I am sure you are aware that this is an incredibly dangerous piece of advice. Once you give a dog some cheese, they're gonna want some crusty bread to go along with it. And once they have the crusty bread, they're gonna need some red wine. And once they have the red wine, you know they're gonna start talking s*** about us to each other. They know all of our secrets. Please consider this before making ridiculous posts."

"My dogs know the EXACT sound the cheese tub makes when I open it, and teleport to two inches behind me whenever they hear it," said another user.

A third commenter said: "Never argue with lab results."

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