Why Adult Cats Shouldn't Be Given Milk: Here's What Happens If You Do Break the Ban - Serious Consequences

10.08.2024 11:00

Many people are convinced from childhood that cats need to be given cow's milk.

It is widely believed that white drink is extremely beneficial for furry creatures and should be almost the basis of their diet.

In fact, you shouldn't give adult cats milk at all.

Yes, this fact may surprise many people, but it must be accepted.

Drinking milk by an adult furry creature can lead to serious consequences.

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What happens if an adult cat drinks milk

In this case, the animal may have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Diarrhea is possible.

The fact is that cow's milk is poorly digested by cats.

The reason is a low level of enzymes that break down milk sugar (lactose).

How to Properly Give Milk to Kittens

So, the undesirability of including the drink in the diet of adult cats is clear.

Can you give cow's milk to kittens? It's not that simple.

A little fluffy one may well be satisfied with mother's milk. If you don't have the latter, you don't need to buy regular cow's milk for the kitten. It's better to buy a special formula designed specifically for kittens.

By the way, after reaching six weeks of age, the little purrs no longer need such nutrition.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. What happens if an adult cat drinks milk
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