Mucus is a viscous material produced by the mucous layer of your windpipe. Its job is to lubricate your nose and throat. But, infection or some other kind of disorder causes mucus to thicken up and start accumulating in your throat.
If you do wish to give your cats milk, then you can buy lactose-free cat milk (lactose is the sugar found in milk) from your pet food store, vets or supermarket, but itâs not essential. Indeed, some cats will not drink milk at all. Read our advice about giving your cat soya milk.
It is vital for newborn kittens to begin drinking milk soon after birth -- in the span of 24 hours at the latest. During the first several days after giving birth, mother cats give off colostrum, which is a watery and yellowish substance that is full of maternal antibodies, proteins and minerals.