Your cat loves having a treat every once in a while, and you enjoy offering her something special to boost her spirits. Would milk be a good snack for her?

While the idea of cats lapping up a saucer of milk has been around for quite a while, this actually isn’t an ideal snack for your pet. In fact, it can be downright harmful. Your cat needs a special enzyme in her stomach in order to digest milk products properly, and as it turns out, most cats only produce this enzyme as a young kitten when they need to consume their mother’s milk for survival. As adults, the majority of cats are lactose intolerant. This means that offering them milk products will likely give them some digestive upset. Your local Wake Forest, NC vet clinic can help you care for your pet. Schedule an appointment today.