porridge

[moptop]

im just making a batch of porridge up for the`hamsters and wondered if this would be ok for the piggies?
its only porridge oats, water and puppy milk powder

[tango]

hiya moptop...it probably wouldn't work....I don't think gps can have milk....Im sure someone will come on who can explain more as im no expert...of course so i could be wrong...

[moptop]

Thanks for that Tango, i thought i had read something about NO milk somewhere but wasnt sure which is why i asked
as im new to piggys id sooner look stupid by asking the question than putting them at any risk

[Meg]

Piggies can't have milk as they become lactose-intolerant as they are weand of mum

[moptop]

thanks meg

[piggydad]

This is not to say they can have it as i have no idea, but i thought puppy milk was non- dairy, a manufactured milk designed for them ?

I was just wondering as i thought milk/dairy was bad for puppy's and dogs ???

[dawnc]

I'm pretty sure that puppy milk has dairy, in which case it would be a definite no. Even if it doesn't, though, I'd stay away from any "milk" products (soy, for instance) -- they're just not meant for piggies.

[Doris Hugs]

This isn't suitable for piggies.

The only time you would give milk (and it would need to ideally be goats milk) is if a mother needs help feeding a litter.

Some breeders do add oats to their dry mix, but they can be heating (causes broken back - which is a break in the coat on the back of the piggie)