On 15/10/2020 12:33, alan_m wrote:
On 15/10/2020 12:16, charles wrote:

when we had aÂ* cat, she wouldn't touch the fully skimmed stuff


I was under the impression that despite the traditional portrayal of
putting down a saucer of milk for a cat it wasn't good for them and a
cat should only be given water to drink.



That is correct as the cat's digestive system cannot digest Lactose
(because their livers do not produce the enzyme required (Lactase) to
break the Lactose down)

undigested lactose will stay in their intestines rather than passing
into the bloodstream, and end up fermenting,€� says Dr. Richter. €œWhole,
2 percent, and skim cows milk can also add unhealthy amounts of fat to
your cats diet.€� Since cats dont have the enzyme necessary for
digesting lactose, drinking milk can lead to gastrointestinal issues
such as an upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and
weight, abdominal pain and discomfort, and cause behavior changes such
as increased scratching.

You can buy milk that has had the lactose removed and thus the cat can
drink this. Otherwise its water

S.