Despite all the cute pictures of kittens drinking milk out of a saucer, kittens should only drink their mother's milk. "Some kittens (and adult cats) are lactose-intolerant and get sick when fed cow's milk and other dairy products," says Drew Weigner, DVM, board-certified feline specialist.

What is better for kittens milk or water?

Kittens need milk for the first several weeks of their lives. The kittens' mother provides the best milk for their needs at that age. ... Cow's milk can upset a kitten's stomach and should be used as a last resort. Kittens should be drinking water by the time they are 4 to 6 weeks of age.

What should a kitten drink?

What do kittens drink? Young kittens will drink their mother's milk until they are weaned. There should also be free access to fresh water for their mother and kittens will start to lap this too. From around 4 weeks of age they will start to explore solid food and drink more water alongside their mother's milk.