2006-08-19 18:20:35 · 10 answers · asked by timothy c 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs and cats do not have the proper enzymes to properly break down the sugar in milk which is called 'lactose.' You may have heard of people who are lactose-intolerant. They are also missing these digestive enzymes. If the proper enzymes are not present, the lactose remains undigested and tends to ferment in the intestine and cause diarrhea. Some pets can tolerate a little milk, others, none at all. If your pet enjoys and appears to tolerate milk, you can give your pet small amounts. Better yet, give your pet one of the special cat or dog milks on the market that have had the lactose removed
2006-08-19 18:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by dusty_roade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could, but they don't need it and it makes them sick. It's like giving a human who is lactose intolerant milk- it probably won't kill them but they'll get a stomach ache, gas, etc. It's kind of mean to do to your animal. They do just fine with only water.
2006-08-20 02:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah,give it in small amounts though
2006-08-20 01:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by Keyleigh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you like cleaning runny poo off your carpet and watching your dog "drag race" around the house.
2006-08-20 01:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by Shekinah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-20 06:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by sindy f 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-08-20 01:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by richard l 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-08-20 01:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by brattach 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It wouldn't kill it, but might give him/her diarrhea. Give it in small doses.
2006-08-20 01:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by Lenore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO it will cause pancreatitus over time. and not too long a time.
2006-08-20 01:42:59 · answer #9 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-08-20 01:27:12 · answer #10 · answered by amber 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋