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Unpasteurized milk
cat severe
Go to the vet immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
dog mild
Watch your pet's behavior. Only go in if symptoms appear.
- Summary
- Unpasteurized (raw) milk is a dairy product that poses digestive risks to both cats and dogs due to widespread lactose intolerance in adult animals, whose lactase enzyme levels decline after weaning. Beyond the typical gastrointestinal signs shared with pasteurized milk — vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal cramping — raw milk carries an additional severe risk for cats: the California Department of Public Health reported in December 2024 that two domestic cats died after consuming retail raw milk contaminated with H5 (avian influenza) virus, with neurological signs including seizures, ataxia, nystagmus, and cortical blindness. Public health veterinarians now specifically advise against feeding raw or unpasteurized milk to pets.
- Trend Term
- Unpasteurized milk
- Confidence
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