Goat Milk

Most cats are lactose intolerant, so goat milk causes diarrhoea and gas, and using it regularly crowds out the main diet; **kittens need mother's milk or a dedicated cat milk replacer, never goat milk**.

Diarrhoea, loose stools, gas, vomiting and reduced appetite.

Stop feeding and monitor; **contact a vet immediately** if diarrhoea persists or the cat becomes lethargic.

At most a rare tiny amount, and never in place of clean water or a complete cat food; **never use goat milk instead of a kitten milk replacer**, and cats that are diabetic or overweight should skip lactose-containing dairy altogether.

Goat milk contains lactose just like cow's milk, and adult dogs generally have low lactase activity, so the lactose ferments in the gut and causes bloating, loose stools and diarrhoea; **it is not a better choice for a lactose-intolerant dog**.

Diarrhoea or loose stools, gas, abdominal discomfort, reduced appetite and vomiting; ongoing diarrhoea brings dehydration and lethargy.

Stop the goat milk and monitor; **contact a vet immediately** if diarrhoea lasts beyond 24 hours, contains blood, or the dog becomes lethargic, and do not manage it at home.

A little **plain, unsweetened** yoghurt or cheese is tolerated better than fresh milk; **puppies need a dedicated milk replacer, not goat milk**, and it never replaces water or a complete diet. Keep treats within about 10% of daily energy intake.