Beware of the extra calories that almond milk provides!
Added calories are one of the most significant issues when it comes to almond milk. Among pets, obesity is a fast-rising problem.
Therefore, when you add more calories to your dog’s diet from almond milk, you are only enabling the obesity health issue.
If your dog is already overweight, then you are making the problem even worse. Ease up on snacks and consider healthy alternatives. Exercise is important for small (e.g. Cavapoo’s that love to walk) and large breeds (like Bernedoodles that love to swim and run).
The good news is; you can allow your pet to snack on almond milk in small quantities.
It is crucial to introduce milk slowly if you want to give it to your pup or dog as an occasional snack.
For instance, I gave my dog a tablespoon to test its response to it. If your dog responds to it poorly or has a stomach upset, you may consider removing almond milk from your pet’s diet.
A Brave New World (of milk substitutes)
Most of us are looking for dairy substitutes, and almond milk has become the go-to for many. It is commonly available, affordable, and has a popular nutty taste.
But what happens if a dog gets to some almond milk?
Take, for example, when I am having breakfast and set my bowl down and fetch something. For the small period, I am gone, my dog can lick the almond milk that I was having. The almond milk might have some more ingredients that may or may not be harmful to my dog.
The uncertainty of this is what makes me freak out. Therefore, this article discusses whether dogs or even puppies can ingest almond milk or not:
Why almond milk and dogs doesn’t work
Almonds in their pure form can cause digestive upsets in dogs as once again they are simply not designed to digest them. If ingested in large enough quantities, dogs can suffer from vomiting or diarrhea. The digestive system of dogs is designed to efficiently digest diets high in protein with limited amounts of carbohydrates.
Almond milk is feeding your dog almonds in a much more diluted form; the milk itself rarely contains more than a handful of almonds per eight ounces bottle. If your dog consumes a little bit of almond milk from time to time and they are not allergic, they are unlikely to have any problems.
Another important thing to take note of is that your dog will not receive any beneficial nutrients from the almond milk. It is, therefore, an expensive addition to their diet that apart from being a bit different, is not going to help your dog in any way. If your dog receives a large amount of almond milk in its diet, it may end up nutritionally lacking in other aspects due to an imbalance.
Can Dogs drink Almond Milk? Is it safe for your pet Dog?
Alternative milk options can be given to dogs in replacement of traditional cow’s milk. Plant-based milk alternatives such as soy, almond, and oats, are as nutritious as traditional milk and have significantly less lactose and sugar content, making them a safer alternative for dogs. But are all plant-based forms of milk safe for dog consumption? We’ll go into detail about each plant-based milk, how they’re made, their nutritional value, and if they’re safe to give to dogs regularly.