Cats can drink human yogurt, because after fermentation, the lactose that cats are intolerant to has been broken down. In this way, cats can not only digest yogurt, but also help to promote the cat’s digestion, which is good for cats. There are benefits to the body. However, cats should not drink too much yogurt. It is best to feed them occasionally in small amounts. If they drink too much yogurt, it will cause physical discomfort and symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.

The difference between yogurt and milk

Most cats are lactose intolerant to milk, but the difference between yogurt and milk is that the lactose in yogurt has been broken down into galactose and other substances. The lactose component in yogurt that is not easily absorbed by cats has been broken down, so cats can digest yogurt.

For adult cats, drinking a small amount of yogurt is not a problem, but if it is a kitten, it is different. After all, kittens have poor physical fitness and incomplete digestive functions. Yogurt may have harmful effects on cats. Health is affected, so it is best to feed carefully.

Benefits of cats drinking yogurt

Everyone knows that yogurt is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It is a better source of nutritional supplements and is of great benefit to humans. Cats can also fully supplement the nutrients they need by eating yogurt in small amounts.

Yogurt is rich in probiotics. Cats can increase the number of beneficial intestinal flora by drinking yogurt, enhance intestinal function, and reduce the chance of intestinal diseases.

Things to note when drinking yogurt

After using yogurt, cats do not have obvious symptoms of diarrhea or loose feces, so they can take yogurt appropriately. However, because some yogurts are rich in lactose, some cats may be intolerant to lactose, causing diarrhea in cats. If cats have such symptoms, do not give them yogurt. If cats develop diarrhea after eating yogurt, they can take oral medications such as montmorillonite powder to regulate intestinal function.

Excessive probiotics can also cause cats to have soft or loose stools. Therefore, do not let your cat eat too much just because it likes to eat yogurt, and yogurt cannot be eaten frequently. After all, the probiotics needed by the human body are not what the cat needs. Not all probiotics are the same. Cats can also take probiotics orally to supplement their daily needs.

Since yogurt is generally stored in the refrigerator, the temperature must be appropriate.