Dogs cannot drink milk

Dogs cannot absorb the lactose contained in milk. Many dogs have symptoms of lactose intolerance. Dogs cannot metabolize the sugar in milk because their digestive organs are difficult to metabolize it. , and the content of milk is mainly low protein, low fat and high lactose, while what dogs need should be high protein, high fat and low lactose. The needs of huskies are completely opposite to the nutritional content of milk. Feeding milk to dogs for a long time may even cause premature kidney failure and other serious consequences. Especially for puppies, drinking milk may cause diarrhea and dehydration and death.

Dogs do not necessarily need to drink milk to supplement calcium

Although milk is rich in protein, calcium and other nutrients, many dogs’ bodies cannot adapt immediately. However, there are still many ways to supplement nutrients and calcium for dogs, and you don’t necessarily have to feed them milk. Excessive calcium supplementation is not only a waste, but also not a good thing for dogs. If the dog supplements too much calcium in a short period of time, most of the excess calcium will be excreted through feces. This increases the burden on the dog's gastrointestinal tract. Except for individual dogs who may have mild symptoms such as anorexia, constipation, and indigestion, more serious reactions generally do not occur.

How to supplement calcium:

1. There is a kind of liquid calcium in pet products, which can help dogs supplement calcium quickly and effectively.
2. Crush the calcium tablets and mix them with the dog’s usual food. This method is the most reliable and safe.
3. Effective calcium supplementation also requires moderate exercise to promote calcium absorption.
Warm reminder: Dogs do not absorb exactly according to people’s wishes: the more they supplement, the more they absorb; the more they supplement, the more they absorb. Dairy products are not necessary for dogs, but are dispensable nutrients. Regularly taking your dog out to bask in the sun and exercise outdoors is beneficial to the absorption and utilization of calcium and is one of the safe ways to supplement calcium.

Precautions for feeding puppies milk

Parents are always worried that their babies are nutritionally deficient and like to feed them some milk or add milk to their dog's food. In fact, this approach is not advisable. Many healthy puppies will suffer from diarrhea and vomiting when drinking milk. In severe cases, it may even lead to dehydration and death of the puppy. Feeding your dog is a science, so don't let your love become a weapon.

Why is it perfectly acceptable for a baby dog ​​to drink milk from a female dog?

This is because the ingredients of dog milk and cow's milk are completely different. Dog milk contains high protein, high fat and low lactose. However, milk contains low protein, low fat and high lactose. The two ingredients are exactly the opposite. The intestines and stomach of puppies cannot absorb and digest milk. In fact, after the dog is weaned, as long as the feed mix is ​​reasonable, there is no need to specially feed milk powder. If you must supplement milk for puppies, it is best to use special dog milk powder. Such milk powder has been specially processed and is most suitable for the digestion, absorption, growth and development of puppies.. This kind of professional milk powder will be more expensive and difficult to purchase. If you really can’t buy it, you can mix a small amount of baby milk powder into rice cereal and give it to the puppies. Start with a small amount and then increase the amount of milk powder as the puppies gradually adapt. Whether drinking milk is good or not depends on whether your dog can adapt to it. If it has no adverse reactions after drinking it, there is no harm in drinking milk appropriately. But everything must be in moderation and control is a matter of "degree".

What kind of milk is suitable for dogs?

Cow's milk and goat's milk are not necessary nutrients for dogs, so there is no need to give them to dogs. But if parents insist on letting them drink, they can give a small amount depending on the situation. Compared with cow's milk, it is much better for dogs to drink goat's milk. As early as in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" it was mentioned: "Miaoweike goat's milk is sweet, warm and non-toxic, moisturizes the heart and lungs, and nourishes the lungs and kidneys." Traditional Chinese medicine has always regarded goat's milk as Considered a particularly beneficial food for the lungs and trachea. Modern research has found that the structure of goat milk is similar to that of human milk. The molecular particles are only one-third as small as cow's milk. It is easy to digest and absorb, has a shorter digestion time than cow's milk, is not easy to get angry, and is as nutritious as cow's milk. Goat milk contains richer protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, B and other nutrients than cow's milk, which can better supplement nutrition. Its unique EGF factor is also beneficial to gastrointestinal and respiratory tract health. For dogs, the nutritional content of goat's milk is the closest to breast milk in nature, and it is hailed as the "King of Milk" by the international nutrition community.

Benefits of goat milk for dogs:

1. The protein structure of goat's milk is the same as that of breast milk, containing a large amount of whey protein and does not contain allergenic proteins. Therefore, goat milk is easier to digest and absorb than other dairy products.

2. The fat structure of goat milk is the same as that of breast milk. It will not form fat accumulation in the body and will not make you fat if you drink it for a long time. Compared to cow's milk, which is slightly acidic, goat's milk is slightly alkaline, more similar to the pH of breast milk.

3. Goat milk contains the same rich mineral elements, trace elements, multivitamins, etc. as breast milk. The content and absorption rate of calcium, phosphorus, and iron are also higher than that of cow's milk. It has a great effect on restoring physical fitness and enhancing resistance.

The needs of lactating dogs for milk

Usually dogs are fed by female dogs when they are just born, and all nutrients are absorbed through the milk of the dog mother. Female dog's milk contains high protein, high fat and low lactose, while milk contains low protein, low fat and high lactose. The ratio of the main components of the two is exactly the opposite. If a lactating dog drinks too much milk, it will cause diarrhea and even gastrointestinal catarrh. Precisely because the ingredients of dog milk and cow's milk are very different. Therefore, for lactating dog babies, as long as they suck the mother's milk, they will be able to obtain sufficient nutrition during this period. If the dog’s mother doesn’t secrete enough milk, the dog’s babyThe situation where the baby doesn’t have enough to eat. You can use artificial feeding methods, you can use whole milk powder, skimmed milk, or special canine milk powder to feed your dog babies, but you must pay attention to the dosage. Don't feed too much. This method only temporarily solves the problem of insufficient milk of the dog mother.

Puppy dogs’ need for milk

Puppy dogs need balanced nutrition, which is very important. Until it reaches adulthood, the feeding of meat and milk cannot be stopped. For puppies, food must contain six major nutrients, namely protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. The specially strengthened intestinal conditioning formula can promote the development of puppies, prevent diarrhea, and enhance disease resistance. It can then be formulated with egg yolk and milk powder to feed puppies, help them wean and nurse, improve intestinal absorption, and help digestion. These are the best nutrients for puppies when they are weaned, and are also suitable for dogs with gastrointestinal problems. Puppies can be fed whole milk powder, whole milk, and skimmed milk. But you should also pay attention to the amount of food consumed. Each dog's body is different. For some dogs with more sensitive bodies, it is still not suitable to feed these dairy products.

Warm reminder: No matter it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, food should be heated before feeding puppies, especially bread and dry dog ​​food, which need to be soaked in hot milk before feeding. The most important thing about weaning food is that it is easy to digest, but in order for the dog to have strong teeth, it is still necessary to feed some dog food and dairy products appropriately to enhance physical fitness and calcium.

Adult dogs’ need for milk

Dogs do not need milk at all times during their growth. Because dogs are not as fragile as humans think, they have their own resistance and immunity. Therefore, not all kinds of dogs are suitable for drinking milk, and not all dogs need to drink milk. It is very important to give milk to what kind of dogs at what time. As dogs grow older and become adults, the need for dairy products is not so great and they don’t even need to be given milk. The nutrients needed by adult dogs during this period include five major categories, namely protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. These nutrients can be obtained from meat, grains, fruits and vegetables, beans, animal liver, etc. Dairy is relatively secondary here. Many nutrients can be obtained from dairy products and other foods.

If you think it is necessary for your dog to supplement some milk sources, you can feed your adult dog some skimmed milk, whole milk, whole milk powder, yogurt and other dairy products. However, once your dog shows symptoms such as diarrhea, please stop feeding these things, as it means that your dog is not suitable for drinking milk. So, in order for your dog to grow up strong and safely, it is better to choose a safe and secure feeding method. If overfeeding dairy products can still cause diarrhea in dogs, it mainly depends on your feeding method. Overfeeding any delicious food will cause harm to dogs.

Older dogs’ demand for milk

Older dogs should not be fed too many dairy products, because the body resistance of dogs in this period is gradually decreasing, metabolism is reduced, activity levels are reduced, and various System functionality gradually declines and adaptability is poor. Therefore, it is not a wise idea to feed dairy products to older dogs. The lactose contained in milk is difficult for dogs to absorb. It may cause diarrhea in adult dogs, and it is even more unsuitable for elderly dogs whose bodies are weakening.

Of course, dogs during this period need more calcium and mineral supplements. Older dogs will have a reduced intake of calcium and trace elements due to endocrine and other reasons, and on the contrary, the loss will increase. This should be supplemented with calcium and trace elements. Soft foods or semi-liquid foods that are rich in protein and fat and are easy to digest and absorb are suitable.

It is also necessary for older dogs to maintain a certain amount of exercise, which can reduce the occurrence of diseases such as osteoporosis and nutritional metabolism. At the same time, more exercise can also help the absorption of calcium.