Picture this: a cat lapping up a saucer of milk—cute, right? Wrong! This classic image is a lactose-laden disaster, says expert Julia Henning. Most cats lose their milk-digesting enzyme after kittenhood, making that creamy treat a recipe for tummy troubles. From bloating to diarrhea, milk’s no friend to felines. Let’s paws and rethink this outdated trope—your cat deserves better!

Expert Explains Why We Need to Stop Giving Milk to Cats