My cat used to get milk from me after I had some cereal, but now that I'm drinking Soy milk more often, it seems he wants it more. It breaks my heart to not give him the milk... But I just don't know if it's safe for him or not. Please help!
2006-10-24 01:49:34 · 10 answers · asked by Christine 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats love milk but unfortunatly they can get the runs and cramping from it just don't give all the time just as a treat.Only a little bit at a time
2006-10-24 02:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soy contains phyto-estrogens and can cause an hormonal imbalance in cats. Fermented soy is OK. The hormonal imbalance raises the T-4 or thyroid secretion and can lead to hyperthryroidism in cats.
Soy contain trypsin inhibitors which interfere with protein digestion. Soy contains phytic acid which inhibits mineral absorption. In general soy contains toxic substances causing chronic poisoning (liver damage) and endocrine disruption.
Purina Natural has soybean as the third ingredient in its cat food.
So I would limit soy milk consumption to a few laps occasionally from your cereal bowl.
2006-10-24 03:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 dogs have soy milk and a spoonful of yoghurt in their bowls every morning afterI have finished my breakfast, they have been having it for more than 12 months and have never had any bad after effects from it. I'm sure the cat would be the same, after all is is a vegetable product.
2006-10-24 02:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
regular milk gives the cat the runs and is not good for them but soy milk is good but check with the vet to be sure
thank you
2006-10-24 04:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by cooks delight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty a cat/dog/etc doesn't NEED milk at all, once it's stopped nursing.
Certainly in small doses it might be ok, but also can cause loose stool etc. I'm well aware that pet stores and manufacturers make and sell pet milk varieties even beyond the artificial nursing stuff, but that's primarily for profit.
Rev. Steven
2006-10-24 02:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.crvetcenter.com/foodallergy.htm says"Clinical tests of IgE allergies in 313 cats and dogs at CRVC revealed the top food allergens to be: corn, wheat, soy, yeast, potato and beet."
soy and milk in general is not good for people or pets. soy milk also tends to contain lost of sugar and since you cerial most likley had lots too, not a really wise choice for your pet
if you really want to give milk. give skim lactose free milk. lactose is the reason cats have problems drinking milk.
but it is always wise to talk to your vet if you feel unsure
2006-10-24 02:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by jill-o 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soy milk is fine for cats. If you go to a pet store to buy the kitty milk and read the ingredients, you'll see that it just happens to be soy milk.
2006-10-24 01:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by hijabigirl1973 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
give your cat cows milk not that soy rubbish
2006-10-27 21:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I would look at jill-o's web sites. I wouldnt think it could be to good for the cat. But then I dont give my cat human food to much. (She likes Cherieos. I dont know?)
2006-10-24 02:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by KittyKattsMeow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it safe for him,but if after that it become allergic.Don't continue to give it milk.I always give fresh water for it.I have tried it,but he didn't drink it.so now i never give it milk again.
2006-10-24 02:57:33 · answer #10 · answered by luthfan d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋