Can kittens drink milk? For this question, my answer is: "No." Many kittens may face nutritional deficiencies after leaving their mother, so many cat lovers feed milk to kittens to supplement their nutrition. What they don't realize is that this practice harms kittens. So, what exactly are the harms of feeding milk to kittens?

Please do not treat kittens the same way you treat humans, because cats' physical structures are different from ours. Humans of course can drink milk, but kittens cannot. Milk contains a large amount of lactose, and kittens lack an enzyme to break down lactose, so kittens cannot absorb lactose. After drinking milk, it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort. At the same time, the milk proteins are large molecules, which are not conducive to kittens’ digestion, leading to bloating, diarrhea (very foul-smelling), and other adverse reactions. This is because kittens develop lactose intolerance after drinking milk. Long-term, this may even cause kittens to starve to death. Diarrhea is a great suffering for kittens and also a huge torment for their owners. Many kittens accept drinking milk, but that does not mean they can drink it. They simply don’t know, but as their owner, you must know the risks.

If cat lovers really feel kittens are nutritionally insufficient, they can feed them goat milk. Goat milk is the closest in composition to cat milk, so the nutrition is very sufficient for kittens. If kittens are reluctant to accept goat milk, it can be prepared beforehand for feeding. Although goat milk also contains lactose, this type of lactose can be absorbed by kittens. Additionally, goat milk is not only suitable for kittens, but also an excellent choice for pregnant cats, cats weakened after surgery, and elderly cats.

When choosing goat milk, try to consult some experienced cat owners and select a reliable goat milk powder. Do not bargain for cheap products that have low nutritional value or poor quality. Finally, I hope all the kittens of owners can grow up healthy.