2007-08-14 03:37:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It's best not to. A weaned kitten no longer needs milk and a high quality food is going to give her the best nutrition (Wysong, Wellness, California Natural, Natural Balance, etc. -- stuff at pet supply stores, NOT grocery stores). Milk can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. If you really want to give her milk, give her goat's milk. Goat milk is easier to digest, although that still doesn't guarantee it's not going to give her an upset stomach.
2007-08-14 03:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by KM 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a very bad idea to give cow's milk to a kitten. Not all kittens and cats can handle the digestion of lactose in the milk. With a kitten it is especially dangerous (especially if very young) as they can develop a diarrhea which can be fatal.
Once a kitten is weaned there is no real value in including milk in its diet (humans are the only species which continues to use milk after weaning).
If you want to give some of the special kitten replacement milk (KMR) from a pet store the kitten might enjoy lapping up some of that from a saucer for a while.
Cats only need water to drink and if you feed your kitten canned food it might not need any water at all. Canned food is much better for cats anyway.
2007-08-14 03:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is best not to feed your cat too much milk. Cats can be allergic to cows milk, giving them tummy aches and diarrhea. Try a little bit of milk only to see how your kitten takes to it. Even if your cat tolerates milk, it should only be given occasionally as a treat.
2007-08-14 03:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by catherine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cow's milk is not good for cats of any age. Cats are basically lactose intolerant. The milk can give them diarrhea or other stomach problems.
If you really want to give your kitten milk, go to the pet store and buy the "milk treat". It comes in little cartons, and has the lactose removed.
2007-08-14 03:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by I hate Doodles!!!!! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just make sure that you only give your kitten a very small amount of milk, believe it or not, milk is unhealthy for cats.
2007-08-14 03:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Epicurus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old the kitten is. if its only a couple weeks old, by all means YES but if its a couple months old, dont give it milk all the time, just every once in a while just make sure it's CAT MILK no cow milk.
2007-08-14 03:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by Bella 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
After they are weaned, it's not a good idea, it can cause stomach distress or runny stool. Besides, with milk at almost $4.00 per gallon, who can afford to give it to a kitty?
2007-08-14 03:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it can upset their stomach or give them the runs. Just give them water.
2007-08-14 03:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋