When I make a cup of tea, or pour a bowl of cereal for breakfast, my dog looks at me expectantly. He knows that I’ll give him some milk. But milk has, of course, got fats in it. So it isn’t going to make him any slimmer.
As a result, I’ve changed to fat-free milk, and that’s what my dog gets too.
I never thought I could make the move – after all a nice cup of tea is one of life’s little pleasures. But as one of my children said, you can get used to it.
I have to add more milk to my tea, because fat-free doesn’t taste as milky. But since it’s fat-free, it doesn’t matter.
As for my dog Clifford, he doesn’t seem to have noticed any difference. And he still asks for it. So, over his lifetime I’ve cut out a whole lot of fats, which can only be good.
NOTE: Some dogs are lactose intolerant, and in some dogs milk can irritate the stomach and cause diarrhoea. So if you’re concerned, check it out with your vet, and only give your dog a small amount.
