dairy

It depends. A fermented dairy product, yogurt is eaten by many humans because of its healthy bacteria that improves digestive health. However, not all types of commercially sold yogurt are recommended for cats. This is because they may be high in lactose and sugar content, both of which do not go well with their stomachs. … Continue reading Can Cats Eat Strawberry Yogurt?

Yes, cats can occasionally eat plain, unflavoured Greek yogurt. Yogurt is a dairy product that’s produced by fermenting milk with a live culture. Greek yogurt, in particular, is also known as strained yogurt, sack yogurt, yogurt cheese, and kerned yogurt. The liquid whey has been removed through the straining process, giving it a thicker consistency… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Greek Yogurt?

It is not recommended for cats to eat or drink Milo because of its ingredients. Milo is a chocolate-flavoured powdered drink consisting of malt barley, milk powder, sugar, and cocoa. It was developed by Thomas Mayne in 1934 as a drink to help children obtain nutrients such as vitamins A, D, and B1 and iron.  … Continue reading Can Cats Eat Milo?

It is not recommended for cats to eat cream cheese because they are generally lactose intolerant. Cream cheese is a soft form of fresh cheese that’s made from milk and cream. Similar to hard cheeses, cream cheese should not be fed to cats because it contains high amounts of lactose and fat. Though kittens have… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Cream Cheese?

It is not recommended for cats to eat whipped cream. Whipped cream is a liquid heavy cream that achieves its light and fluffy texture through whipping. The process is done using a whisk or mixer, which helps form a firm colloid. In some countries, whipped cream is also known as Chantilly cream.  Because of its… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Whipped Cream?

Yes, cats can occasionally eat sour cream in limited amounts. A type of cream that’s fermented with lactic acid culture, sour cream is a dairy product that is not poisonous for cats. Though this thickened cream is technically safe for cats to eat, it is high in fat—which cats can only handle in small amounts.… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Sour Cream?

Yes, dogs can eat Greek yogurt but only in limited amounts. Greek yogurt is a cultured and fermented treat that comes from milk. It is a thicker version of regular yogurt because the liquid has been drained out of it. As long as your dog is not lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, he can… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Greek Yogurt?

No, it is not recommended for cats to eat cream due to its lactose, fat, and sugar content. Cream is a dairy product that comes from cow’s milk. Rich in fat, it is extracted by processing milk and taking the top layer before homogenisation. The types of cream include clotted cream, heavy cream, whipping cream,… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Cream?

It is not recommended for dogs to eat vanilla ice cream. Vanilla-flavoured ice cream uses the extract taken from vanilla beans and combines it with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs to whip up the frozen treat. Most of these ingredients are not good for dogs due to various reasons.  Milk and cream cannot be digested… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Vanilla Ice Cream?

It is not recommended for cats to eat butter because of its saturated fat. Typically yellow or white in colour, butter is a dairy product consisting of solidified fat globules, water, and inorganic salts from churned cream. Though it contains vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, it is also packed with saturated fat that… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Butter?

It is not recommended for dogs to eat butter. Butter is a yellowish dairy product consisting of a “solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk.” It is commonly used for cooking or baking.  Pet Poison Helpline recommends that this fatty food should not be given… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Butter?

An excellent source of vitamins and minerals, milk is a nutrient-rich liquid that comes from mammals or even plants. It contains calcium, magnesium, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamins A and B12. Newborns and young mammals drink the milk of their mothers as their primary source of nutrition before moving on to solids. This includes… Continue reading Can cats drink milk? We review 7 milk options!