Cats do not like milk and dairy products as much as they say in fairy tales. In the human world, this is considered the norm.
As cats age, their interest in milk decreases, as does their ability to digest lactose and casein. But does this mean that an adult cat should not be given milk?
Cats are mammals, and in the first weeks of life they feed their young with their own nutritious milk. But with age, cats lose the ability to digest lactose, which is contained in milk, - "Doctor Peter" quotes Bruce Conreich, a veterinarian, cardiologist, and professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University.
Cat and milk
The process that causes a cat to stop digesting dairy products is natural and evolutionary.
It is caused by the need to switch to solid foods. That is why most cats develop lactose intolerance, the veterinarian warns.
In addition to lactose, casein protein can cause problems. But scientists do not yet know how sensitive animals are to this protein.
Can a cat have milk?
If the cat drinks and asks for milk, then there is nothing wrong with that. A small amount will not cause any harm.
However, it should not be introduced into your pet's diet on a permanent basis.
Milk sugar can cause flatulence, diarrhea, and other discomfort in cats.
Digestive problems can cause dehydration, lowering the level of electrolytes in the blood.
And if after drinking milk the cat's diarrhea does not go away for several days, you need to take her to the vet.
