Cats cannot drink cow's milk because they cannot digest and absorb the lactose in it. If you need to feed your cat dairy products, you can choose lactose-free yogurt or goat milk powder. Newborn kittens can drink 40-50g of goat milk per day, while kittens over three months old can drink 100-300g of goat milk.
Reasons why cats can't drink milk
The main reason cats can't drink milk is because milk contains high levels of lactose, and cats are lactose intolerant. This means that lactose cannot be digested and is difficult for cats to absorb. Additionally, some cats are allergic to the proteins in milk.
It is not recommended to feed cats milk, as it will put a great burden on their digestive system. In mild cases, it can cause chronic diarrhea, and in severe cases, it can even cause dehydration and threaten the cat's life.
The main nutrients in milk include lactose, protein, fat, and minerals, with the first two having the greatest impact on cats. If you want to feed your cat dairy products, you can choose lactose-free yogurt, which has a lower protein content.
If the kittens being fed need to nurse, goat milk powder is the best alternative to breast milk. 40-50g of goat milk can meet the daily needs of newborn kittens, kittens aged 1-3 months need 80-100g per day, and kittens over three months old need 100-300g.
