Cats have now become one of the most beloved pets for humans. Generally, pet owners pay great attention to their pets' diets, especially nowadays when food safety issues are common. Food directly affects a cat’s health, so can the yogurt we like to drink be given to cats?

The answer is yes. Cats can drink yogurt, but only in moderation and not too much, because cats themselves have difficulty digesting lactose. During fermentation, most of the lactose in yogurt is converted into lactic acid and other organic acids, so yogurt is different from other dairy products and cats can drink it. Moreover, the lactic acid in yogurt promotes gastrointestinal motility in cats, enhancing their absorption of minerals, and cats themselves also like to drink yogurt. However, we need to monitor the cat’s daily diet and not give it too much yogurt, otherwise lactose intolerance may cause health problems for the cat. If we want to supplement nutrition for cats, it is best to choose feeding goat milk powder.

For the health of cats, we need to provide a proper dietary balance so they do not develop illnesses due to lack of certain nutrients. We can add some nutritional supplements to the cat’s regular diet, such as fish meat, boiled chicken breast, or beef, which can be fed two to three times a week. Cats, like us, need vitamin supplements, which can make their fur softer and shinier. We can feed cats some vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins to help enhance their immunity and improve their overall health.

In summary, drinking a little yogurt has no major impact on a cat’s health. But since every cat’s constitution is different, we need to consider each case individually and not feed yogurt blindly. If a cat is constipated, we can give it some yogurt, which can help relieve constipation symptoms. Under normal circumstances, just letting the cat lick the milk foam is enough.