He's a year and a month or so old, and he loves milk. If we leave our cereal unoccupied for a second he'll jump up and try to drink some.
I was thinking of giving him a little bit, but I wasn't sure if it was healthy for him or not.
We already have taken caution when consuming milk so he doesn't get to it. Thanks!
2007-12-18 13:50:10 · 17 answers · asked by charlotte 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
As much as he may want it, you should *never* give a cat cow's milk - they can't properly digest it and it can cause diarrhea which can quickly dehydrate your kitty.
If you'd like to offer a milk-like treat, Whiskas actually makes a product called 'catmilk'. My foster kittens go CRAZY over it and it's only about $2-$3 for a package of three juice-boxed sized containers. Each container has about 3-5 servings for an adult cat, and you can just stick the container in the fridge between feedings. Just be sure to warm it up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds (or until lukewarm) before feeding to kitty again.
2007-12-18 13:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by Peather 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea to give a cat cows' milk. Cats are supposed to drink their mother's milk for the first few weeks of their lives, then never drink any milk again.
My cat likes soy milk, but she only gets a tiny taste.
2007-12-18 14:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Not suppose to give cats milk. It can give them diarrhea which can lead to other problems. Dehydration and such.
I do give my 6 cats a couple of sips once in a GREAT while and they are fine.
There are a couple of different brands of catmilk out there. I would recommend to try Catsip Catmilk. Mine love that (rarely get it). They hate the Whiskas brand for some reason.
2007-12-18 13:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by Malia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends people say that most cats are lactose intolerant and that they get diarrhea when they drink milk. Don't buy carton milk they can get sick from that. Try giving your cute fellow some brand cat milk from pet co or any other clean pet shop. But let him have a drink or 2 every once in a while! Good Luck with your cat!
2007-12-18 13:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by KimcheeMonster x] 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aww yeah my cats love milk too! But it's not good for their digestive system and I heard it gives them diaherra. It's not good for them, but it won't necessarily hurt them. They just don't reccomend giving them milk from a cow. There is kitten milk you can buy from the pet store called CatSip, or other brands of cat milk that you can buy. Just ask any worker at your local pet store that way your cat can drink milk freely and it won't harm it! =)
2007-12-18 13:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Live Laugh Love* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give milk to a kitten.
I would recommend NOT giving him any at all...
but if you want to get him a milk product that is OK for cats...then KMR or Kitten Milk Replacer.
Milk causes diarrhea and diarrhea can lead to dehydration which can lead to death.
2007-12-19 06:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by kickindevilbutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give my cats the lactose free milk from the grocery store - it's right next to the regular and soy milk. They LOVE it and way cheaper that Cat Sip from the pet store.
2007-12-18 14:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by NANOOK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing you got to think about is a cat drinking cows milk. I don't give my cats milk they are fine with water. I don't think it is healthy either.
2007-12-18 14:04:27 · answer #8 · answered by kylie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat milk best,but i sometimes leave teaspoon left of milk in my cereal and my cat 6 never done him harm tiny bit
2007-12-18 18:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give my cats a little evaporated milk once in a while. Condensed is WAY to rich, and regular milk from a carton seems to make them sick.
2007-12-18 13:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by crimsondragonscales 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋