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My 9-month-old dog suddenly stopped drinking milk. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 10 months and 24 days old

Why has my 9 month old dog suddenly stopped taking milk and milk products

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2019

As long as Freddie is healthy, not taking milk is normal. Most dogs are weaned by eight weeks of age and no longer drink milk. It is generally not recommended to give pets milk as long as they are eating a balanced diet. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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