| Many cat owners wonder if they should give their | | | | pet has diarrhea do not give it any milk at all. Fresh |
| cat milk (especially when they are still kittens). It is | | | | water is better for animals and should be available at |
| not uncommon to see images of kittens lapping up a | | | | all times Glen suggested. |
| bowl of milk or the white moustache-like after effect | | | | Lactose free pet milk is available from your |
| on a contented little face leaving an empty bowl. | | | | supermarket, however you should remember that |
| Who has ever offered a kitten a bowl of milk | | | | cats and dogs do not have a dietary requirement for |
| thinking they were giving it a healthy treat? Yes, milk | | | | milk, so there is really no need for you to give it in |
| is enjoyed by kittens and cats but should the milk be | | | | the first place!" |
| cow's milk? | | | | In summary, it's worthwhile remembering that |
| I spoke with our vet Glen Kolenc to find out. | | | | puppies and kittens do need to drink milk - but this |
| He advised that cats and dogs don't need milk once | | | | should only be their mother's milk only while they are |
| they have been weaned from their mother. They | | | | nursing. |
| get all the calcium they need from good quality pet | | | | A mother's milk is full of the fat and protein which |
| foods. | | | | enables them to grow into a healthy cat. Cow's milk |
| He added that a small amount of milk is OK but | | | | does not contain many of these essential ingredients |
| some dogs and cats can't digest it properly once | | | | to keep your pet healthy. |
| they are adults and they can get diarrhea. If your | | | | |