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Milk

540 foods contain this ingredient

Protein Dairy allergen group

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About Milk

Milk is a dairy-derived liquid occasionally added to pet foods and treats for its protein, fat, and calcium content.

Milk is used in pet foods and treats as a source of animal protein, fat, lactose (carbohydrate), calcium and flavor, commonly appearing in dairy-based treats, wet formulas or as a processing ingredient. While it provides calcium and energy, many adult dogs and especially cats are lactose intolerant or may have milk-protein allergies so milk can cause diarrhea or vomiting, add extra calories and fat, and raw milk carries pathogen risks—commercial products are typically pasteurized and balanced to limit these issues.

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Derived from: cow or goat dairy
Primary role: protein, fat and calcium source, flavor enhancer

Why it's used

Milk contributes animal protein, energy-dense fat, and calcium, and its taste can make treats or wet foods more palatable to dogs and cats. It appears more often in treat products and small inclusions than as a primary formula component.

Common concerns

Lactose intolerance Dogs and cats produce less lactase after weaning, and VCA Animal Hospitals describes lactose intolerance as a common carbohydrate reaction in dogs, with undigested lactose fermenting in the gut and causing diarrhea, bloating, or vomiting.
Cats more prone to symptoms Veterinary sources report that although both species can be lactose intolerant, cats are more likely than dogs to show digestive upset after drinking milk.
Milk protein allergy Separate from lactose intolerance, some individual dogs and cats can develop an immune reaction to milk proteins themselves, which is addressed through elimination diet trials rather than lactose-free products.

Also relevant

Not every dog or cat reacts the same way, since some retain enough lactase activity into adulthood to tolerate small amounts without issue.

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Common Questions

What category is Milk?

Milk is categorized as a protein ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Milk part of an allergen group?

Yes. Milk is grouped under the Dairy allergen group in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Milk?

540 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Milk, including Fancy Feast, FeedHoli, Fera Pets.

Foods with Milk

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Kitten Tender Ocean Whitefish Feast Pate Wet Food

Kitten Tender Salmon Feast Pate Wet Food

Kitten Tender Turkey Feast Pate Wet Food

Kitten With Savory Chicken & Turkey Dry Food

Medleys Beef & Pork Milanese With Potatoes & Carrots Wet Cat Food

Medleys Ocean Whitefish With Carrots & Spinach in Creamy Bechamel Sauce Wet Cat Food

Medleys White Meat Chicken Florentine Pate With Cheese & Spinach Wet Cat Food

Medleys Wild Alaskan Salmon With Carrots & Spinach in Creamy Veloute Sauce Wet Cat Food

Cheddar Cheese Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Dehydrated Himalayan Yak Cheese Dog Food Topper

Allergy & Immune Soft Chews Supplement

Immune Goat Milk Topper

L-Lysine Immune Support Powder for Cats

Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food

Friskies Indoor Delights Dry Cat Food Chicken & Salmon Flavor

Friskies Shreds Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Tasty Treasures With Chicken and Tuna in Gravy Scallop Flavor Wet Cat Food

Tasty Treasures With Ocean Fish and Tuna in Sauce Scallop Flavor Wet Cat Food

Rx Pockets Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Classic Quality of Life Feast Chicken With Fish Dry Cat and Kitten Food

Classic Quality Of Life Feast Chicken With Fish Dry Cat & Kitten Food

Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Hip & Joint Chicken Soft Chew Supplement

Pill Pockets Capsule Size Cheese Soft Dog Treats

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