Cats and milk

[eileenb]

Did i once read that cats are meant to be intollerant/allergic to cows milk?
If i did will someone PLEASE tell my moggy..so i can show her this..i'm fed-up of been mugged when she hears the fridge door,'cos no matter how many times i tell her,she won't believe me!

[B00]

lol!

When I had cats, I always gave them cows milk, I didn't know that it was bad for them. And i've got to be honest, they never seemed to suffer from it.

[Illyria54]

I have often heard this about cows milk re. both cats and dogs, I too used to give my cats cows milk, though not instead of water, rather as a treat, as I understand it, not all cats and dogs are intolerant to cows milk, speak to your vet if you are in any way worried about this.

[Gin_1984]

HIYA!

cats love cows milk although it can give them a "funny" tummy if you know what i mean. especially if they have too much!

Milk isn't a drink to cats. its is considered part food. so water should also be left out for them all the time.

also ... i know this isn't about milk.. but lilies are poisionous to cats.

[spitfire1958]

I think the main thing is to not give them ONLY milk. They must have lots of fresh water too to keep them from getting kidney disorders.

[bokatov]

If your cat likes to drink milk buy lactose free/reduced milk, it won't upset its tummy

[Rosiecat]

You can buy the lactose reduced milk in Tescos.Its called Lactolite and its on the shelf where the longlife milk is.It will keep in the fridge after opening