Nowadays, many owners want to feed pet milk powder to their dogs for health, to supplement calcium. However, it is important not to give dogs cow's milk, as dogs lack the enzymes to digest lactose in cow's milk, which can cause diarrhea, known as lactose intolerance. Therefore, it is best to feed dogs pet milk powder.

Is It Good to Let Dogs Eat Pet Milk Powder Dry?

       Pet milk powder is generally goat milk powder, which is closer in structure to the mother's milk of dogs compared to the full-fat or skim cow milk we drink. The molecular particles are smaller, only one-third the size of cow's milk, making it easier for dogs to digest and absorb, with a shorter digestion time than cow's milk and without causing diarrhea. Goat milk contains richer nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A and B than cow milk, providing better nutrition for puppies.

Is It Good to Let Dogs Eat Pet Milk Powder Dry?

       However, some owners, for convenience, sprinkle pet milk powder directly on dog food or feed puppies dry goat milk powder. Is this feeding method really good? Obviously, we do not recommend this approach. Although dry feeding may have a richer taste, it leads to excessive sugar intake. Also, dry feeding goat milk powder can easily cause puppies to get 'heatiness' and increase their intestinal burden, affecting digestion. Some puppies may experience constipation or diarrhea from eating dry goat milk powder (puppies with gastrointestinal issues can take probiotics).

Is It Good to Let Dogs Eat Pet Milk Powder Dry?

       Therefore, it is not recommended to let dogs eat milk powder raw. If milk powder needs to be fed, it should be evenly mixed with warm water before giving it to dogs to avoid unnecessary problems.