[paleophlatus]

Respectfully, Yes, they do--providing they can digest it, which as pups they can, for a while. If it isn't digested, it comes out in a 'rush', which is correctly called an intolerance to lactose. But, not seeing that, it has been de-constructed (digested) into it's basic chemical components, absorbed, and utilized by the body. Forget not that there is more than lactose in milk... it also has proteins and fats. Ergo, it then has provided nutritional value. Dogs do not have the capability of producing the missing digestive enzyme lactase in their intestinal cells. Humans do. Dogs rely on symbiotic organisms (Lactobacilli) to provide this service... they digest (break down) the lactose into sucrose and galactose. Bacteria other than Lactobacilli don't completely utilize the lactose, and result in making gas as a byproduct of their incomplete reaction with lactose. The leftover sugars then draw water, from the body, which results in some degree of osmotic diarrhea.

[Alty]

Any further discussion about the topic of diagnosing on the pet forum should be discussed on this thread that I started.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/d...um-583883.html

Since this thread has been completely hijacked, and the OP has been given accurate advice, I will close this thread.

If anyone wishes to discuss milk intake in dogs, or other medical issues not related to this thread, I suggest starting a thread for that discussion.

If the OP wishes to have this thread re-opened she can PM me. :)

Thanks.