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Milk for puppies?
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I am wondering at what age I can introduce my puppies to cows milk they are just over 4 weeks old and I am giving them lactol. They are a Lab rottweiller cross.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Dogs don't have the enzime that breaks down the bacteria in cow's milk, it's not toxic, but can really upset thier system. They can drink goats milk or puppy formula without a problem though. Another alternative which is almost as good as mothers milk is carnation milk diluted 50/50 - you can even raise newborn pups on it. Having said that at 4 weeks old they should be drinking some water.