Are cats lactose intolerant?


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Cats Most cats are lactose intolerant.Milk as an occasional treat is fine.The only way to know how your cat will react to milk is to feed her some. If she gets diarrhea then she is lactose intolerant. ChaCha

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Most cats are lactose intolerant; digestive symptoms are not designed to handle these types of foods. Cats are pure carnivores.

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Most, but not all cats, become lactose intolerant after they have stopped nursing. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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Like humans, many cats and kittens are lactose intolerant.

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Many cats are lactose-intolerant. Have a great evening! Keep on using ChaCha.

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Cats should never be given cow's milk (that is for baby cows!). Like humans, cats are lactose intolerant. ChaCha on!

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Cats can drink cow's milk occasionally but they do not need to drink it. Like humans, many cats are lactose intolerant. ChaCha.

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Yes, many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk produces stomach upset, cramps, and gassiness. ChaCha!

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