As the new year draws closer many of us are looking at ways to save money and enter 2015 with the blown christmas budget in mind. That doesn’t mean that our pets have to suffer however, here are my top tips for keeping cat costs to a minimum
Cat Milk
Cat milk can be one of the costliest treats out there – but as cats are lactose intolerant it is necessary to avoid cow milk. It’s not something I give my cats often, but when I do they love it, so I now buy a large carton of lactose free milk, and freeze individual food bags for my cats. You simply get out and after an hour or so pour into their bowls. It’s very simple and cost effective!
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Cats can often tolerate goats milk too. I dont know how it compares cost wise to the lacto-free stuff, as I use goats milk anyway.
I give our cat Lactofree milk too but not because I thought she was lacto intolerant but because I am lacto intolerant so have to drink it myself. She loves it and also lactofree cheese for a treat!
My two can do without milk. Their treats are more of the crunchy kind – or a stem of grass handpicked by me. Or something completely unrelated to food.
Ali does not drink milk and I didn”t know cats are lactose intolerant. Good thing to know and Ty for the info.
What a great idea! I’m sure my cats will approve, too!
That’s an excellent idea.
My husband is lactose intolerant so buys the lactose free milk, but my kitty doesn’t like it.
Interesting! I am also lactose intolerant, but I don’t think they’d like almond milk as much! 🙂
Fantastic idea! Thanks.
We use it as a treat every now and then. Kitty doesn’t mind it, but never drinks all that much. Maybe I could freeze it in ice cube trays next time, ready for a Summer treat…
Great idea!
Wonderful!!! 🙂
I had never thought about giving my kitty lactose free, but I’m going to try it sometime now. Thanks for the tip!
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