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Not particularly, as cat food is specialised for cats. Cats have specialised nutrition requirements that slightly differ from a dog, so the ingredients and the vitamins, etc. used in cat and dog food will be different.
It is not bad or harmful for dogs to eat cat food on occasion, but the vitamins and minerals in it are likely not to be suited to them and may cause harm if fed over a long period of time.
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If your dog ate some cat food, he or she may get diarrhoea.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA small amount of dog food will not harm the cat, but this must NEVER consist as part of cat's daily diet. Cats have far more nutritional needs than a dog and dog food doesn't contain these essential nutrients such as taurine.
Cats have a higher protein requirement than dogs. Meat is mostly made out of Protein and Fat, and cats use these as their primary energy source. Here are a few things that are present in cat food that are not in dog food:
Taurine: Cats cannot synthesize this compound (unlike dogs and most other mammals), so they must get it straight from meat. Animal tissues such as poultry and fish are natually high in taurine. Not enough taruine in the cat's diet can lead to heart problems and blindness.
Vitamin A is another component cats cannot produce. Dogs can use a compound called "beta carotene" (its what gives fruits and vegatables such as carrots the red-orange colour) and turn that into Vitamin A. Cats cannot. They need to get Vitamin A from meat.
There are also number of fatty acids cats cannot synthesize in their bodies but dogs can, so feeding a cat food specially made for them is the safest option as all the nutrients are included in the food.
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∙ 13y agono...... because the cat food has different nutrients for cats
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∙ 14y agoYes, unless you're the cat.
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Is it okay if your cat eats broccli?
No they should eat cat food
Can you dog get diarrhea from eating cat food?
Yes if its wet cat food, dog should only eat dog food.
Is it okay for a cat to eat fog food?
it is OK for a cat to eat cat food but in a long time the cat can have problems like blind and alot
Do people eat cat food?
Yes and some also eat dog food.
If your dog eats cat food will he refuse to eat or drink the next day?
No. I used to have a dog that would eat nothing but dry cat food, and only Purina cat food. I later found out though, that cat food has a higher amount of protein than dog food, and could have resulted in health problems for my dog if I had kept him on it long term. But an ocassional meal of cat food will not hurt your dog.
Why does your dog always eat the cat food?
high caloric food
Can boxer can eat cat food?
no give them actual dog food.
Will it hurt a min pin to eat cat food?
I think dogs can eat cat food but cats cannot eat dog food, they must have cat food. The reason for this is that cats are unable to make all the vitamins they need and have to be given it in their food, dogs can. Dogs can be vegetarian, cats cannot because of this. Dog food will not harm a cat, but they cannot live on it. Cat food wont hurt a dog but you don't want to give a dog cat food all of the time.dog and cats have different nutrients. It won't hurt him at all, but it shouldn't be encouraged. If you have a dog and a cat, place the cat food on a worktop or garden wall where the cat can climb up but the dog can't get at it. Answer Yes it can cat food has fish oil in it which will cause your dog to lose its hair if he eats cat food all the time.
Is it bad for a cat to eat dog food?
It will probably do the dog no harm; but since cat food is designed for a cat's physiology, it is probably not the best choice for him nutritionally.
Do all frogs and toads eat dog and cat food?
No. But you will find some toads in your cat's food bowl, because they are attracted to the cat food.
Is it okay for dogs to eat cat vomit?
yes but some people dont wont there dog too
Is it healthy for dogs to eat cat food?
Its not a good idea to regularly feed a dog cat food as the nutritional needs of a canine are different than a feline. It will not hurt your dog and it is better than letting it go hungry. When there are both dogs and cats in a home the dogs often eat the leftovers.
