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My kitten drank cow milk by accident. Do I need to do anything?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Scottish Fold | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 25 days old

Offa has had some cow milk by accident, my brother was unaware of the strict diet cats do have, so he accidentally poured some for him. However it was a small amount and he is still kind of a kitten. Should I have him drink water or feed him to flush out the milk or do anything else?

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2017

Your kitten should be okay and you do not need to try to flush his system. If he is not used to drinking milk, he may experience some soft bowel movements for a day or two, but that should resolve on its own if it does occur.

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