Is Milk Good For Dogs?
Creature Companions|January 2023
Here's why I am afraid why it might not be the best for your furry friends
Dr. Ashwani Kumar Singh & Dr. Kumar Manglam Yadav
Is Milk Good For Dogs?

Dairy products can have great benefits for humans. They’re rich in vitamin D and calcium, which can help keep your teeth and bones nice and strong. It is full of benefits for humans, but, when it comes to their four-legged counterparts, is there a similar answer to the question: Can our beloved pooches have milk, too?

After all, your furry friends drink their mother's milk, but when it comes to dairy substitutes, it is a big Noooo. Milk is not toxic to your furry friends, meaning your four-legged friend can have a lick! Most dogs love dairy products, meaning that milk and other milk-based products remain popular additions to canine diets. But, it's not recommended that they drink it regularly, and the reasons might surprise you.

IS MILK SAFE FOR MY LITTLE PUTZI.......

Does your four-legged furry friend give you those hard-to-resist eyes while you are indulging in a glass of milk? But as you take another sip, you might wonder "can my furry friend drink milk?"

Milk contains a sugar called lactose that requires an enzyme for proper digestion known as lactase. A newborn puppy that's nursing produces a lot of lactase, which is an enzyme that allows it to break down lactose, a sugar found in milk. That's why puppies can drink their mother's milk easily with no side effects, like an upset stomach.

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