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Can my senior cat have a coconut milk vanilla protein shake?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 19 years and 4 months old | 6 lbs

my 19-year-old tabby tomcat begged for my coconut milk and vanilla protein shake. Is that good for him?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 30th, 2018

While it doesn’t sound like there would be anything toxic in a coconut milk and vanilla protein shake, I also wouldn’t think it would be good for him. If Lucky is otherwise healthy with no underlying medical problems it is probably okay to have a lick or two. If there are other ingredients you may want to post a picture of the label - things like caffeine can sometimes be in these shakes and could be toxic if enough is ingested.

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