- Can I give milk to my cat as a treat?
- Can I feed my cat a vegetarian/vegan diet?
- Can I feed my cat a raw diet?
Can I give milk to my cat as a treat?
It’s best not to give your cat cow’s milk as a treat because it contains lactose, which many cats struggle to digest – causing an upset tummy. Cream and dairy products are also high in fat so will contribute to your cat piling on the pounds. You can buy ‘cat milk’ for your cat, which doesn’t contain lactose, but this is still high in calories and doesn’t contain any nutrients that your cat won’t be getting in their compete diet.
Can I feed my cat a vegetarian/vegan diet?
If you’re not a meat eater yourself, it’s understandable that you might find it hard to feed your cat meat. However, it’s very difficult for cats to remain healthy on a vegetarian or vegan diet. There are some vegetarian and vegan cat foods available commercially - but before you start feeding them, it’s vitally important to ensure your cat will be getting all the right nutrients, so speak to your vet beforehand.
Can I feed my cat a raw diet?
A raw cat diet can provide all the nutrients your cat needs - but does also increase the risk of them catching certain diseases. If you do decide to feed a raw diet to your cat, be sure to sure to choose a commercially prepared, complete raw diet.
Some of the diseases caused by raw diets can be passed to humans – so be sure to have strict food hygiene and contact the NHS for advice if you’re worried about yourself or someone you know after being in contact with raw food. Read our full advice on raw diets.
