The Purrfectly Pawsome Truth Why Milk Can Be a Feline Faux PasAs cat lovers we often...

The Purrfectly Pawsome Truth
Why Milk Can Be a Feline Faux
PasAs cat lovers we often want
to do whats best for our
feline friends But sometimes
wellmeaning gestures can have
unintended consequences Case
in point milk and cats just
dont mixYou see many of us
assume that cats love milk as
much as humans do After all
cats are notorious for their
affection towards dairy
products However the reality
is that milk can cause
digestive issues in cats
including diarrhea Yes you
read that right milk can give
some cats the runsSo whats
going on Why does milk wreak
havoc on a cats sensitive
tummy To understand this
phenomenon lets take a step
back and ruminate on the
feline digestive systemCats
are obligate carnivores which
means their bodies are
designed to process meatbased
nutrients Their digestive
system is geared towards
breaking down proteinrich
foods like chicken fish or
beef In contrast milk contains
lactose a sugar thats
difficult for cats to digest
When milk enters the feline
gut it can cause an imbalance
in the natural flora leading
to an upset stomach and you
guessed it diarrheaBut dont
just take our word for it Here
are some statistics to put
your mind at ease According to
the ASPCA cats lack the enzyme
lactase which breaks down
lactose in milk The American
Animal Hospital Association
AAHA advises that milk is not
a suitable substitute for a
cats regular diet and can
cause digestive problemsSo
what can you do instead of
offering your cat a saucer of
milk1 Stick to their regular
kibble A balanced nutrientrich
commercial or homemade feline
diet is the way to go2 Offer
water and electrolyte
supplements To keep your cats
digestive system happy and
hydrated provide plenty of
fresh water and consider
adding an electrolyte
supplement like coconut water
or a product specifically
designed for cats3 Try
alternative treats If you want
to give your cat a special
treat opt for something like
freezedried chicken salmon or
beef all are more easily
digestible than milkIn
conclusion while it may seem
harmless to offer your cat a
little milk the risks far
outweigh any perceived
benefits By understanding the
intricacies of feline
digestion and making informed
choices about their diet youll
be giving your kitty the best
possible start in lifeAnd
remember when it comes to milk
and cats sometimes less is
more or in this case none at
all

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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