My cat had a lick of whipped cream. Can cats have whipped cream, or is that bad?
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Can cats have whipped cream? Yes. Is it good for them? No.
Although not all, most cats actually become lactose intolerant between weaning and 6 months of age, so basically, it’s best to just assume that all adults cats are lactose intolerant.
That said, whipped cream is made of dairy plus, it has lots of sugar. A couple of licks here and there shouldn’t hurt, but some people give them as treats, and that’s what’s bad. It can give cats the problems that come from lactose intolerance like abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive gas, and more. The sugar in the whipped cream can also give them high blood sugar that can lead to or worsen diabetes.
So with your situation where your cat just had a lick, your cat should be fine. Just don’t let it lick whipped cream regularly. Do watch out do for some yowling or other signs you cat may be uncomfortable and contact your vet.