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Can donkey milk be given to dogs, cats, or other animals? Our donkey milk is a food for humans – not animal feed or animal medicine. We do not make claims about the treatment of animals. If you would like to change your pet's diet or care, please speak with your veterinarian.
Donkey milk is first and foremost food for the foal
In nature, donkey milk has a clear purpose: it is food for the donkey foal. On the farms where DON DONKEY'S donkey milk is sourced, it is only milked in addition to the foal's needs. A donkey gives about 1–2 liters of milk per day. It is milked by hand or in small quantities.
This also explains why donkey milk is so rare and comparatively expensive. You can read more about this in the post Why donkey milk is so rare.
Donkey milk for pets: our clear position
You may occasionally read online that donkey milk is suitable for the care or recovery of pets. We cannot confirm such claims. We have therefore completely revised our previous post on this topic.
- Our donkey milk is produced and labeled as a food for humans.
- It is not animal feed and was not formulated for animal nutrition.
- It is not animal medicine. We do not make claims that donkey milk treats or improves anything in animals.
Depending on its species, age, and condition, every animal has its own unique nutritional requirements. What is a special food for humans is not automatically suitable for animals. Whether and in what form an animal should receive milk is decided by the veterinarian.
What is in donkey milk
For humans, we describe donkey milk by its composition. Per 100 ml, it contains approximately:
| Nutritional value | Per 100 ml (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35–45 kcal |
| Fat | 0.3–1.8 g (usually under 1 g) |
| Protein | 1.5–1.9 g |
| Lactose | 6–7 g |
| Calcium | 60–90 mg |
Donkey milk also naturally contains lysozyme and lactoferrin, as well as a comparatively high amount of milk sugar. These values do not indicate whether donkey milk is suitable for an animal. Read more about the composition in the post Donkey milk ingredients and nutritional values.
And donkey milk cosmetics for animals?
Our donkey milk care products are also intended for humans. They are not designed to be applied to the skin or coat of animals. There are products specifically developed for your pet's coat and skin care. If you have questions about your pet's skin or coat, the veterinarian is the right person to ask.
How donkeys live on the farms
Those who are interested in animals often also ask about the donkeys themselves. Donkeys are social animals. The donkey's milk is first and foremost for its foal; it is only milked in addition, by hand or in small quantities. We deliberately describe this simply here, without superlatives.
DON DONKEY'S donkey milk is milked by hand on European farms, laboratory-tested in Germany, and delivered frozen. You can find more background information on donkey milk as a food in the post Donkey milk or cow milk: the differences.
How to recognize reliable information
Especially on the topic of animals, many promises about natural products circulate online. If you come across texts that praise donkey milk or other foods as remedies for animals, it pays to take a critical look:
- Is a product for humans readily recommended for animals?
- Are animal ailments linked to a food?
- Is there no mention of involving a veterinarian?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, caution is advised. The diet and care of an animal should be left in expert hands.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give my dog or cat donkey milk?
Our donkey milk is a food for humans and not animal feed. Please clarify with your veterinarian whether an animal should receive milk.
Is donkey milk used in animals to treat ailments?
We do not make any claims about this. Donkey milk is not animal medicine. If your pet has any ailments, please contact your veterinarian.
Does the donkey foal get enough milk?
It is only milked in addition to the foal's needs. A donkey gives about 1–2 liters of milk per day.
Can I use donkey milk cosmetics for my pet?
No, our care products are intended for humans. There are care products specially developed for animals.
Our donkey milk is a food for humans and not animal medicine or animal feed. If you have questions about your pet's diet or health, please contact your veterinarian.
