{"id":12791,"date":"2022-09-05T13:13:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T13:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/?p=12791"},"modified":"2022-09-05T13:13:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T13:13:55","slug":"can-cats-drink-chocolate-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/can-cats-drink-chocolate-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:141.50076569678%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><em>Can cats drink chocolate milk?<\/em> I know this is one of the favorite drinks ever, but will our little pets agree with us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m really confident that they wouldn&rsquo;t object to dipping their paws in chocolate milk. But, I&rsquo;m also very well aware of the fact that felines are picky eaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, I just don&rsquo;t see how someone could deny this amazing, delicious treat. Sure, it&rsquo;s not the healthiest drink out there. But, it just makes you wonder if you can share this heavenly beverage with your best friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m always sad when I can&rsquo;t offer my pet something I&rsquo;m having. What makes it even harder is if she&rsquo;s really eager to try it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know human foods are supposed to be off-limit for our furry companions. However, I sometimes seem to have a hard time staying faithful to my vet and their advice. I will oftentimes sneak some of what I&rsquo;m having under the table for her to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m fully aware that I probably shouldn&rsquo;t do that. But most cat parents usually think &ldquo;<em>What&rsquo;s going to happen if she just has a bite or a sip of something? How bad could it actually be?<\/em>&ldquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re right. Even though they&rsquo;re small and fragile-looking, our furry companions are actually quite tough. These little creatures can handle a lot of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a sip of some human beverage probably won&rsquo;t hurt her, the risk still remains. I just want to emphasize the word <em>probably,<\/em> so you don&rsquo;t entirely focus on the part that won&rsquo;t hurt her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;re still about to find out if cats can drink chocolate milk. I find it to be my job to deliver the news to you in the best way possible and explain some things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-cats-drink-chocolate-milk\">Can cats drink chocolate milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20853'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='853'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17527 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-1280x853.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2108606435.jpg 924w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I know you&rsquo;re probably hoping for a positive answer, but unfortunately, I can&rsquo;t give you one. The world sure must seem a sad place when your pet isn&rsquo;t able to enjoy the simple things with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know for a fact how hard it can be to keep your cat away from your treats. My fluffy devil will even paw at the glass of water because she&rsquo;s that curious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I sometimes can&rsquo;t distinguish whether she&rsquo;s just being a spoiled brat or she&rsquo;s genuinely interested in new foods. However, there&rsquo;s always a certain level of concern present whenever they encounter new stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your feline has come across some chocolate milk while you looked away for two seconds, I understand your worry. Trust me, I&rsquo;ve been there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, your worries are justified. Now, I really don&rsquo;t want to be the bearer of bad news, but I have to say it. Cats cannot drink chocolate milk as it&rsquo;s not safe for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know this probably wasn&rsquo;t what you wanted to hear, but it&rsquo;s the truth. Out of all of the possible human foods that you could share with your pet out there, chocolate milk just isn&rsquo;t one of those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s some pretty devastating news, especially if you&rsquo;re reading this right after your pet drank some chocolate milk. If she had a large amount, I suggest you call your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if your furry companion only got a lick of it, don&rsquo;t panic. She isn&rsquo;t likely to feel any consequences of a light sip. Therefore, stick with me to find out more about this treat in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-cats-even-like-chocolate-milk\">Do cats even like chocolate milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17528 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1783586588.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I honestly can&rsquo;t think of anyone not liking chocolate milk. I know that this probably sounds silly, but how can you not love something so sweet and delicious?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, if our cats could talk, I&rsquo;m sure they&rsquo;d tell us. The thing is that felines aren&rsquo;t usually drawn to sweet things. Sure, your pet might&rsquo;ve tried it out and liked it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So? Do cats enjoy drinking chocolate milk? I&rsquo;m afraid that it&rsquo;s not the taste that got your pet all excited. It&rsquo;s probably the high amount of fat and other nutrients this treat contains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s something to ease your mind: cats don&rsquo;t like sweets. It sounds unbelievable, but it&rsquo;s completely true. Felines don&rsquo;t have the taste buds that pick up on that sugary flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds unfortunate, but it&rsquo;s actually quite handy. Therefore, I wouldn&rsquo;t necessarily say that cats like drinking chocolate milk but hey, to each their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-wrong-with-chocolate-milk\">What&rsquo;s wrong with chocolate milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well actually, there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with chocolate milk. I believe that most people would agree with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s just so delicious and divine that you can&rsquo;t possibly find any problem related to this beverage. On the other hand, there&rsquo;s a clear problem in the cat world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&rsquo;t really have to be an expert or a veterinarian to understand how certain things function. But, we&rsquo;re also no magicians to know what our cats&rsquo; next step is going to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, I want to give you a detailed description of this drink and list all of the reasons your pet can&rsquo;t enjoy it. If you want to know why the answer to the question<em> &ldquo;Can cats drink chocolate milk<\/em>?&rdquo; is <em>No<\/em>, then keep on reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-chocolate\">1. Chocolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17529 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1920390740.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to think that you&rsquo;re aware of the fact that felines shouldn&rsquo;t consume chocolate. And when I say that they shouldn&rsquo;t eat it, it goes for every single kind of chocolate out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it be dark, milk, white, or any kind, it&rsquo;s off-limits for cats. If you want your pet to live many years and stay by your side nice and healthy, you&rsquo;ll stick to this advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn&rsquo;t already know &ndash; chocolate is extremely poisonous to felines. It&rsquo;s dangerous because it could have a fatal outcome for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know that this is terrifying to even hear, but it&rsquo;s a major concern of every pet owner out there. If you feel like I&rsquo;m exaggerating or overreacting, I get why you feel that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re probably thinking to yourself how could something so delicious and harmless-looking be a major threat to my cat&rsquo;s health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, we all know that looks are deceiving, but chocolate is definitely a master of that proverb. Unfortunately for our furry companions, chocolate is their nemesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It contains a couple of compounds that make this treat completely inedible to your pet. The two compounds that make it so toxic to cats are called theobromine and caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two can build up in your pet&rsquo;s digestive system because she&rsquo;s unable to digest them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may cause a series of unwanted events and your pet may exhibit different symptoms of poisoning. Some of these include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, as well as tremors, seizures, and coma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I&rsquo;m not saying your pet&rsquo;s going to die after eating a little chunk of chocolate. However, you should always keep in mind that it&rsquo;s not good for her; and that things could always get out of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-what-about-milk\">2. What about milk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17530 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1847884630.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I honestly feel like this is a worn-out story. Nevertheless, it&rsquo;s still worth mentioning and educating people about. It&rsquo;s one of the biggest frauds commercials could&rsquo;ve committed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously, cats drinking milk is one of the greatest myths in the cat world. I&rsquo;m not making this up because science backs me up, as well as mother nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, felines are lactose intolerant. So, next time when you ask yourself can cats drink chocolate milk, it will probably pop up out of the back of your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re probably confused by this new information because you&rsquo;ve always seen cats drinking milk in cartoons, movies, as well as commercials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m sorry to be the one to burst your bubble, but it&rsquo;s not true. Sure, felines will lap up milk if you give it to them but the real question is are they allowed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things more clear &ndash;  as they grow older and don&rsquo;t need their mom&rsquo;s milk anymore, cats lose the needed enzymes for breaking down lactose, a sugar found in milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s why dairy products may cause struggle for your pet&rsquo;s digestive health. It might cause bloating, gasses, as well as vomiting, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any dairy product, no matter where it comes from &ndash; cows, <a href=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/can-cats-eat-goat-cheese\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1265\">goats<\/a> &ndash; milk is bound to make your feline uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some pets might deal with it better than others. It all depends, because just like humans, our pets are individuals and every one of them has distinct experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lactose intolerance is a problem for all cats. Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s something else that might not be a trouble for all of them, but certainly is for some cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-dairy-allergies\">3. Dairy allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17531 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1151241875.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As if you haven&rsquo;t been scared enough by now, cats can also have dairy allergies. You know how she&rsquo;s been allergic to seafood lately, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the same thing can happen with dairy products. I know that this is probably the last thing you want to hear right now. But hey, don&rsquo;t blame the messenger! I&rsquo;m here only to help you understand why your pet can&rsquo;t enjoy some of the deliciousness this drink brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wanted to know <em>&ldquo;Can cats drink chocolate milk?&rdquo;<\/em> and I&rsquo;m only helping you out the best I can. Therefore, when I say that milk shouldn&rsquo;t be a part of your pet&rsquo;s diet, you better trust me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing with allergies is that you can never know if your pet has one until she tries it out. If your cat has lapped up some milk and you&rsquo;re worried she&rsquo;s allergic to dairy, you might want to keep an eye on her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the symptoms of dairy allergies might include vomiting, diarrhea, as well as stomach pains. All of these symptoms mirror the ones of lactose intolerance. Well, that&rsquo;s definitely true, but thankfully, there&rsquo;s a slight difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet&rsquo;s allergic to something, she will most likely exhibit symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, as well as respiratory problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, it would be best if you keep your feline away from any dairy products. If she gets the runs, she definitely won&rsquo;t be the only one in trouble!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-can-t-cats-drink-chocolate-milk\">Why can&rsquo;t cats drink chocolate milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17532 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_648521758.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve already mentioned the fact that chocolate is extremely dangerous to felines and explained it in detail. Also, I&rsquo;ve touched upon milk as one of the greatest myths in the cat world, and the impact it has on felines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&rsquo;s time to delve deeper into this topic. I&rsquo;ll let you know all of the details of this drink and all the health disadvantages it has for your fur kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will hopefully help you understand just how and why this tasty treat isn&rsquo;t good for your kitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want you to be fully aware of how this works and why the relationship between cats and chocolate milk isn&rsquo;t a healthy one. Therefore, let&rsquo;s dig even deeper into this delicious beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-high-amounts-of-sugar\">1. High amounts of sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-1280x851.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-1280x851.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-1280x851.jpg\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? Are They Allowed To Take A Sip?\" class=\"wp-image-17533 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-1280x851.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_2133420905.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is really unfortunate, but chocolate milk has high amounts of sugar that just aren&rsquo;t healthy for pets. Felines can&rsquo;t benefit from these carbs in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, they can only be detrimental to your pet&rsquo;s health. I know you&rsquo;re probably thinking how she&rsquo;s had sugar before and nothing bad happened ever again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you&rsquo;re right but to some degree. The effects of sugar intake might not be visible in an instant or in a short period of time. Just because it&rsquo;s not poisonous, it doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s not dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to forget about the long-term effects and what consequences it might leave on their furry companion. I don&rsquo;t want to raise alarms but be prepared for some bad news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I previously said, your feline won&rsquo;t die because she licked a bit of sugar or ate something that has sugar in it. However, she might experience troubles later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet consumes sugar on a regular basis, she might become obese. While this is usually something everyone cooes at, it&rsquo;s not cute at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional weight puts a lot of stress on your feline&rsquo;s joints. This could possibly set the grounds for developing arthritis later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, sugar can also lead to the development of diabetes, dental decay, and many other dangerous diseases. This can really ruin the quality of your pet&rsquo;s life, so you must look after her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-fats-calories-and-carbs\">2. Fats, calories, and carbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17534 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_651963136.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these nutrients can be found in abundance in chocolate milk. You wanted to find out if cats can drink chocolate milk, so here you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe you understand by this point that things aren&rsquo;t looking the best for your feline, but just to demonstrate to you more closely, we&rsquo;re bringing in more details as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, we all need the fat that&rsquo;s healthy for us and our bodies. We need the kind of fat that&rsquo;s going to keep our bodies happy and fueled. Unfortunately, you won&rsquo;t find that kind of fat in chocolate milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fats found in this drink are unhealthy ones that can cause a lot of problems that are health-related. The issues might occur in weight gain, blood clotting, as well as heart strokes, and other heart diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calories and carbs are only adding to the weight and ruining your pet&rsquo;s life. Therefore, make sure you stick with her usual diet and leave the sweets for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Can-Cats-Drink-Chocolate-Milk-Are-They-Allowed-To-Take-A-Sip.png\" alt=\"Can Cats Drink Chocolate Milk? 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