Yes they are. Most cats are lactose (which are sugars in milk) intolerant & drinking milk may result in an upset tummy & cause diarrhea. Nutritionally it is not necessary to give your cat milk. A bowl of water is adequate. Not all c...
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Although milk is not toxic to cats, it may have adverse effects. Simply put, adult cats fed a nutritious diet don't need milk, and many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk and milk products produces stomach upset, cramps, and gassiness.
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Some cat owners who have lactose intolerant cats that are 'milkaholics' do occasionally give them lactose free milk. You can find lactose free milk in pet stores. If your cat digests milk without a problem then you can give it the occasional milk treat.
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Myth: Cats Crave Fish ... Myth: Cats Need Milk ... Many cats are lactose-intolerant - they don't have the enzyme that digests lactose, a milk-sugar component of milk.
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www.ragdoll-cats.com/Myths.htm
www.ragdoll-cats.com/Myths.htm
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The only time my cat begs for people-food is when I'm eating cereal. It's like she knows it's cereal in the bowl. She'll come running & just sit & wait for me to give her the milk in the bottom of the bowl. But every time she has mi...
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Cats can be lactose intolerant, just like humans. So don't go overboard with the milk; a little bit is usually okay. Many cats are particularly fond of milk that's been sweetened by cereal. ... © 2001 - 2002 Litt ... Support This Site...
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Cats can digest human foods. Cats can not always properly digest lactose, the sugar in milk. Just like people, many cats are lactose intolerant. If your cat gets diarrhea or vomits after ingestion of milk or other dairy products then it would be a good idea not to give them.
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www.vetinfo.com/catdiet.html
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It is a myth that cats love milk - most cats are lactose intolerant and giving them milk to drink can cause them to have diarrhoea so water is perfectly safe and natural for them to drink.
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every cat is born with the enzyme (lactase) to digest lactose. As they are weaned they stop making lactase, unless they get lactose from another source than their mothers milk. If a cat keeps getting milk on a regular basis, it will keep ma...
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