What should I do if my cat likes to drink milk?

What should I do if my cat likes to drink milk? ——Scientific feeding guide and analysis of hot topics

Recently, "cats love to drink milk" has become a hot topic in the pet circle, with many cat owners sharing their cats' obsession with milk on social media. But what science lies behind this phenomenon? How to respond correctly? This article combines the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to give you detailed answers.

1. Statistics of hotly discussed topics on the entire network (last 10 days)

2. Why do cats like to drink milk?

1.Instinct driven:Kittens naturally need mother cat’s milk, and the smell of milk will stimulate the desire to eat.
2.Taste preference:The fat content in milk (approximately 3-4%) matches the cat’s taste preferences
3.Hydration:Some cats supplement their daily drinking water by drinking milk

3. Potential harm of milk to cats

4. Scientific solutions

1.Alternative options:
• Goat milk powder for pets (lactose content <1%)
• Lactose-free milk (need to control the amount)
• Well-hydrated wet food

2.Feeding recommendations:
•Kittens: ≤20ml special milk powder per day
• Adult cats: ≤2 times a week, ≤10ml each time
• Stop feeding immediately if soft stool appears

3.Behavior modification:
• Use lidded drinking glasses to store milk
• Provide mobile water dispensers to increase appeal
• Establish a feeding rule of “milk ≠ staple food”

5. Expert advice and netizen experience

1.Veterinary Perspective:"Milk is not poison, but it is just like humans eating snacks - it should be in moderation and choose the right type." (@petdoc李明, 8.2w likes on Douyin)

2.Actual test by netizens:“After using warm water to freeze-dry, my cat completely forgot about milk” (hot comment on Douban Group)

3.Scientific research data:According to the 2023 "Companion Animal Nutrition", 90% of cats have lactase activity that drops to 10% of what it was when they were young after 6 months of age.

6. Special reminder

•Absolute taboos:Chocolate milk, coffee milk and other products containing cocoa/caffeine
•Key points to observe:Defecation within 24 hours after drinking
•Emergency treatment:If diarrhea persists for more than 2 days, seek medical attention

Through scientific understanding and reasonable control, it can not only satisfy cats' love for dairy products, but also protect their health. It is recommended that shit scrapers collect this article and refer to it at any time!