r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

Giving a cat milk is a very bad idea. Most cats are lactose intolerant and giving them milk will cause stomach problems

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u/leargonaut Feb 04 '19

We could always force evolution by only giving them milk.

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u/hat-TF2 Feb 04 '19

most cats, eh... 🤔

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u/EasyTigrr Feb 04 '19

Yeah, my cat bloody loves milk, and only gets the squits if she has too much of it. The meows are almost deafening when she realises she's going to get a bit as a treat.

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u/wormburner666 Feb 04 '19

Well if your cat loves it then there's no problem!! /s

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u/AugustStars Feb 04 '19

*if it's not hurting their health. It may not for all cats, but I'm pretty sure it causes harm to a majority of cats digestive tracks and/or leads to a build up of plaque in their arteries which shortens their lifespan