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Why do cats like to drink milk?

Cats like to drink milk because it has good palatability and a rich milk smell. Secondly, when a cat is hungry, it may think that anything tastes good. However, because most cats are lactose intolerant, the high lactose content in milk can easily cause diarrhea. Therefore, it is recommended that owners can feed their cats with pet-specific goat milk powder or treated pet milk. Feed in small amounts多次,avoid feeding a large amount at once to prevent digestive tract reactions.

  1. Good palatability of milk

Cats are very sensitive to sweetness, and milk happens to contain lactose, which has a good texture and a rich milk smell. Moreover, the high lactose content makes it even more appealing to cats.

  1. Hunger

If a cat hasn't eaten enough or the owner forgets to feed it, the cat may feel that anything tastes good when it's hungry, just like humans who think everything tastes good when they're hungry.

Note: Although cats like to drink milk, it is recommended that owners avoid giving it to them. Because milk contains a large amount of lactose, which cats don't have the enzyme to digest, it can easily lead to lactose intolerance and symptoms such as loose stools and diarrhea. If you need to supplement your cat's nutrition, you can feed it with pet-specific goat milk powder, which can be diluted and fed directly or mixed with cat food. If you have a kitten, you should also be careful about the amount of food you feed it. It is recommended to feed in small amounts多次.