Does a bowl of milk leave your furry friend with an upset stomach? Why not try KU Lactova Milk? 

Developed by Thailand’s very own Kasetsart University – a top-five university in Thailand and a national leader in veterinary medicine research  – KU Lactova Milk is 100% lactose-free and designed specifically to prevent digestive issues that many adult dogs and cats experience.

What makes milk an issue for pets?

Let’s be clear: milk should only be given to pets in moderation. In young dogs and cats, high levels of lactase — the enzyme responsible for digesting lactose — are produced. As our canine and feline friends grow older, however, their bodies produce less lactase, making it increasingly difficult to digest milk.

Veterinarians explain that without the presence of lactase in the body, lactose remains in the intestine and is fermented by bacteria, leading to cramps and diarrhoea. It is therefore commonly recommended that owners avoid giving their adult pets regular cow’s milk.

Enter KU Lactova Milk

Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerachet Jittanit, Kasetsart University researchers have created a 100% lactose-free formula by removing natural sugars that are typically associated with digestive issues in dogs and cats. In short, just as we humans do, pets now have a lactose-free milk option for consumption.

As a bonus, the specialized milk is also said to be enriched with prebiotics to support gut health. Furthermore, it is enhanced with yeast extract, which is traditionally used in pet foods to assist with palatability and protein content.

KU Lactova Milk has been rigorously tested and proven clinically safe for pets, with Kasetsart researchers reporting zero instances of digestive issues among test subjects. 

As of this reporting, Kasetsart University’s KU Lactova Milk can be found at all five of its Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and at its KU Milk booths.

A response to Thailand’s milk surplus

As of late, Thailand’s dairy industry has experienced massive raw milk oversupply issues, with reports in March of 2026 noting over 200 tonnes of surplus raw milk each day. Much of the country’s raw milk is processed into UHT milk for its national school milk program, but schools alone are unable to absorb all the excess.

With KU Lactova Milk, however, Thailand may have a new way of dealing with its raw milk surplus. During its launch event, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives stated that the product exemplifies the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model by transforming commodities — in this case, raw milk — into high-value products, targeting the niche market of health-conscious pet owners.

Thailand’s growing pet food industry

The Thai pet food industry continues to grow. In 2024, Thailand rose to the world’s No. 2 largest exporter of pet food, with THB85 billion worth of shipments exiting the country.

But why stop at just manufacturing and exports? Products like KU Lactova Milk are part of a broader trend – pet humanization – that has taken the industry by storm, and they show that Thailand is just as innovative as it is productive, particularly when it comes to their furry companions. 

As owners increasingly seek premium, health-focused products for their pets, the industry is shifting towards functional nutrition, specialized formulas, and value-added solutions. Research-led developments from institutions like Kasetsart University not only highlight Thailand’s growing role as a global supplier, but as a hub for next-generation pet food innovation.

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