Is milk okay for my pups?

[dragondawg]

1/2Golden- 1/2 Lab carnation instant milk everyday of her life for close to 11 yrs. It wasn't much for a 74 lb dog (spun honey bowl full), but she expected her "dog milk" every morning. It was a carry over from her 5 week old puppy days.

If a dog doesn't need the calcium it will do the same as humans- throw it off or not absorb it. Probably the only time one would have to worry about calcium intake is if there was kidney disease.

[IRescue452]

Milk, especially in its raw form is very healthy for dogs. Don't stop because somebody told you its bad. People sometimes thinks its bad because after years of not being given milk, dogs can get sick when they start receiving it again. Autumn gets milk a few days a week.

[wolfsoul]

Only about half of dogs are lactose intolerant, and they have the ability to become tolerant again. My two often get cottage cheese, yogurt, and goat's milk. They love it!