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.
Milk Is Bad for Most Cats. Most cats are lactose intolerant, like many humans. This means that they donât have the enzymes needed to digest the lactose in milk. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk. When cats drink cowâs milk, they can end up with painful stomach cramps and diarrhea. This is because undigested lactose will stay in their intestines, rather than passing into the bloodstream, and end up fermenting because of bacteria.