Can puppies drink goat's milk?

Puppies can usually drink goat's milk. Goat's milk is closer to breast milk and is rich in nutrition. It has lower lactose content, which can supplement their nutrition and help with bone development. However, attention should be paid to the amount of intake. Overfeeding can affect normal digestion and absorption, and even hinder normal physical development.

Why can puppies drink goat's milk?

Puppies usually refer to dogs between the ages of birth and 12 months, and 18 months. Their bodies have not fully developed and need to drink breast milk. If they are weaned, goat's milk can be used as a substitute, which generally will not harm their health or affect their normal physical development.

Benefits of puppies drinking goat's milk

Goat's milk has a high nutritional value and is close to breast milk. It contains protein, taurine, nucleotides and other nutrients. Drinking it can supplement the lacking nutrients in the body, enhance immunity and resistance, and promote physical development.

Drawbacks of overconsuming goat's milk

Puppies' digestive systems have not fully developed, and their gastrointestinal tracts are fragile. Overconsuming goat's milk may stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension and other adverse reactions. It may even increase the chances of developing functional indigestion and gastritis, affecting normal digestion and physical development.

Precautions when puppies drink goat's milk

When giving puppies goat's milk, pay attention to the amount of intake. Normally, they should drink 10ml to 30ml of goat's milk per meal. The amount depends on their stomach capacity and the rate of physical development. After drinking the milk, give the puppies an abdominal massage to speed up the movement of their gastrointestinal tract, facilitate absorption and digestion of goat's milk, and prevent indigestion.