Contrary to popular belief, cats are not fans of milk like the cartoon and television world would like us to believe. Cats like the American Wirehair technically shouldn’t even drink milk because it could be hard for them to digest. Although young American Wirehair cats or kittens are able to digest milk, it is believed that as they age they lose the enzyme that enables digestion. The main reason for indigestible milk is the lactose within it. Because grown cats cannot digest lactose, it starts to ferment in their stomachs causing diarrhea or in worse cases vomiting. Symptoms of lactose intolerance usually occur within 8 to 12 hours. If your American Wirehair cat has diarrhea or is vomiting, please call your vet right away. Some cats, however, can tolerate milk or even other dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. Ask your vet clinic Temecula CA before giving your cat milk.
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