Can cats with feline infectious peritonitis drink goat's milk powder?

Cats with feline infectious peritonitis can drink goat's milk powder. FIP can cause decreased appetite or even complete loss of appetite, and progressive muscle wasting on both sides of the spine. Additionally, cats don't have the enzyme to digest lactose, and goat's milk powder doesn't contain lactose. Therefore, the probability of diarrhea after drinking goat's milk is lower than that of cow's milk. Usually, when feeding goat's milk powder to cats, you can mix it with warm water according to the ratio, and wait for the goat's milk powder to cool before feeding it to the cat.

Feeding method for cats with FIP

If the cat still has an appetite, let it eat on its own. If the cat has no appetite at all, forced feeding is necessary, and it's best to give the cat IV fluids at the same time to replenish water and nutrients. Also, although the mortality rate of this disease is high, if the owner doesn't want to give up the cat, it's recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner.

Benefits of drinking goat's milk

Drinking goat's milk can supplement nutrition and promote the healthy growth of cats. When pet owners feed goat's milk to cats, they can also mix it with various foods themselves, allowing cats to intake more nutrients. However, don't randomly buy goat's milk for your cat to drink; it's better to use goat's milk specifically designed for cats.

Goat's milk feeding method

If a young cat cannot eat cat food, you can feed it goat's milk mixed with water using a bottle or syringe. Be careful not to feed it too fast to avoid choking. Don't give it too much at once. For cats that can eat on their own, you can simply mix goat's milk with water or sprinkle it on their food. Use pet-specific goat's milk, as human goat's milk can cause diarrhea due to gastrointestinal intolerance. Also, be mindful of the temperature to avoid burning the cat.