Almond Milk For Cats
Almond milk is not safe for cats or dogs. Almonds are known to be potentially toxic to both dogs and cats, including chocolate-covered almonds. While it may seem like a good idea to give your pet some almond milk to drink, this would simply not end well for them! A final warning to dog owners: keep in mind that giving any type of dairy product (including almond milk) will cause their stool to become loose and smelly. This could even lead your dog to develop diarrhea if they drink too much almond milk. Meanwhile, cat lovers should consider the following information about why you should avoid feeding your kitty with almond milk…
Cats Are Lactose Intolerant
/Cats are not only lactose intolerant, but they are also unable to produce the enzyme that is needed in order for them to properly digest dairy. Because of this, it would be very unsafe and potentially dangerous for your cat to drink almond milk or eat anything containing almonds (or any type of dairy). Some side effects of feeding cats with foods containing lactose include vomiting, diarrhea, gas, lethargy, abdominal pain, and dehydration. So while many owners enjoy seeing their pet drinking almond milk from a bowl on the kitchen floor, there really isn’t anything safe about doing so…
The Bottom Line Almond milk isn’t unhealthy for humans to consume but you should never give it to your pets under any circumstances. Cats can get very sick from consuming products that contain almonds, and can potentially die! Please make sure to always check the label of any food you are giving your pet. If it says “contains almond” or something similar, don’t give it to them! You could also consider making them some healthy feline-friendly almond milk (just leave out the actual almonds) which they will love you for…