I have talked to different people and pets stores and when I tell them I give my kittens milk they say not to. However no one has given me a reason why you shouldn't. Does it hurt them? Please let me know I just want to know what is best for them.
2006-10-11 06:53:28 · 10 answers · asked by Ash 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Some cats its fine for, some its not. This is because, some cats are lactose intolerant, so they dont digest the milk properly, and it makes them sick, but others are okay with it. to be on the safe side, you shouldn't really give your cat milk, unless you know its okay for it
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2006-10-11 07:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Carly Michele 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this info online....
Most cats are lactose intolerant.
As a staple cats should always have fresh, cool water available to them. As long as your cat isn't lactose intolerant, milk is not bad for cats if it is given as an occasional treat (think of it as kitty junk food). The first step is to determine if your cat likes milk. If your cat does like milk then determine is he or she is lactose intolerant. If your cat is lactose intolerant then he/she will have a little diarrhea and a little stomach problems for a few days after drinking the milk. In this case you will definitely want to give your kitty a milk substitute created for cats.
2006-10-11 06:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by CoralMist 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Milk causes the cat to have diarhhea and then they can get dehydrated which, if it's bad enough can kill them. However, DrugMart and pet stores do sell something called CatSip which is a milk made especially just for cats.
2006-10-11 07:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk is not good for cats at all. I would take that away and stick him to drinking Water. Milk will cause your cat to have diarrhea. It won't kill them but it will cause stomach problems.
2016-03-17 04:32:45 · answer #4 · answered by Beverly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ,I have cat's and dog's and i always give them there milk in the morning time and at bed time i never notice any diarrhea or vomiting, but i would add water if it is from the gallon , when i use the can milk i would add more water that it calls for , and powder milk would be the best , that is what i have been using.
good luck
Leena
2006-10-11 07:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by leena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats are lactose intolerant, especially the adult cats. And milk will make them have diarrhea. Needless to say, that is not pleasant either for the cat or the owner!
2006-10-11 06:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
giving a cat Milk is perfectly fine. it helps the develop strong bones just like ppl. and if Ur cat is getting Little Rhody give it some warm milk and you will put them right to sleep.
2006-10-11 08:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha V. 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my vet told me milk has too much fat & cats should not get too much of it, somehow their system supposedly won't break milk down too well. once in a while i was told its fine, but not daily, you be the judge, just watch your kitty's stool, if its very lose milk could have something to do with it
2006-10-11 07:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by angela w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hard on there stomach and hard to digest, go to a vet or pet store and get then kitten milk. not people milk
2006-10-11 07:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by di05712 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just hard to digest. their bodies are only ment to take milk while they are nursing. same with humans (and its why i think so many people are lactose intolerant now a days) IMO
2006-10-11 06:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋