2006-11-12 13:15:43 · 12 answers · asked by orange room 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Generally speaking, milk is not recommended for adult cats, as many of them are lactose-intolerant, and have problems digesting it.
However, If your cat is not throwing up or having diarrhea, your cat is probably okay with it. Some experts advise that cream is better than regular milk if you must give it to cats, probably because cream has less lactose than whole or skim milk. But again, a small amount of skim milk seems to be okay for your kitty, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Also, recently, several new lactose-free milk substitutes for cats have been developed, such as CatSip, which may also be found in some food stores and most large pet supply stores. If your cat enjoys milk, your cat may like these products too.
Hope this will ease your mind.
2006-11-12 13:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most mammals are allergic to the milk proteins from a species different from themselves. Cats are no exception. Don't be surprised if milk gives your cats gas, diarrhea, hives or worse. This is a separate issue from being lactose intolerant (which many cats are also).
The bottom line is milk is bad for both cats and humans. Not a big deal occasionally but it would be a big mistake to give it to them every day.
2006-11-12 21:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have been told by many people that after a cat is 7 month to a year old its not great to give them milk . yet from time to time i do put milk in a bowl along with the dry food for the cat and she likes it i suppose its like cereal .
dogs same story as the cats . i am told its not good but i do it once and awhile .
2006-11-12 21:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT give regular milk to cats. They can't digest it and will end up with a bad case of diarrhea. There is a special cat brand milk you can get for them in pet stores for a treat. Except for humans, animals don't continue to drink milk once they've been weaned. Water is just fine.
2006-11-12 21:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by geek_gurl_here 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard anyone educated say anything about cows milk being good for cats
cats are lactose intollerant - the milk causes stomach upset.. leading to pain or diarrhea.. or constapation
milk is high in calcium a known contributor for causing urinary tract problems in cats
KMR is special milk replacement for kittens but isnt needed after 5 weeks of age..
the cat milk treat sold in stores is a gimmick and contains nothing healthy for the cat
so ya.. my answer is milk is bad for cats..cats like it.. but its not good for them
2006-11-12 21:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most cats are very lactose intolerant. There is special kitty milk you can buy at pet stores to avoid the possibility of hurting their stomachs.
2006-11-12 23:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by capprica_6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can cause diarrhea if you give them too much. I give my cats a little bit of milk every once in a while, but no more than that
2006-11-12 22:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small amounts of milk maybe OK for a kitten, but not an adult cat. If you really want to get on the good side of your cat give it a very small amount of ice cream.
2006-11-12 21:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i gave my cats milk all the time and they were all helthy
it is wen u stop giving them milk that they loose the ability to digest it
2006-11-12 21:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by fragle2c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No milk for cats.
2006-11-13 05:50:44 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋