For a long time, milk has been considered the main food for cats. Very often cats and kittens are depicted with a plate of milk, that is why we consider this product to be a primary food for our furry friends. But should cats drink milk, and is it really good for them?

Many people are startled to learn that most cats can’t digest dairy foods and are lactose-intolerant. This means that their body cannot use lactose, the sugar in milk, effectively. As a result, drinking milk may cause them gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and nausea.

In addition, milk, especially in large amount, can lead to an imbalance in the cat's procedural system since it is not a natural part of their diet.

In the case of kittens, they receive milk from their mother in the first few weeks after birth. However, as they grow up, their bodies became less able to digest lactose. Therefore, providing cow's milk can lead to gastric problems.

Young kittens need milk that is perfectly balanced for feline health. If kittens can’t nurse from their mother, commercial kitten milk formulas are readily available in stores as a liquid or a powder that only requires the addition of water.

Cats love milk. It may be precisely because we see cats enjoying milk when it’s offered that we humans have a hard time accepting that cow’s milk isn’t actually good for them.