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There is more to it than the "cat" or "dog" label on the front of the packet or tin. Cats have specialised dietary requirements - cats are strict carnivores. Dogs, while predominantly meat-eaters, can happily scavenge if prey isn't available.
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.
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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Can you dog get diarrhea from eating cat food?
Yes if its wet cat food, dog should only eat dog food.
What is the best cat food for a dog?
It is not ideal to feed cat food to a dog, nor dog food to a cat. Cats are obligate carnivores; dogs are opportunistic carnivores and thus have different dietary requirements. Cat food is higher in protein and fat than dog food, which can cause the dog to gain weight if fed cat food.
How are establishments manufacturing dog and cat food categorized?
311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing) is the code.
How do you make a cat Muslim?
dog food then cat food then dirt
Name of animal who lick there food?
Tiger , Cat , Dog , Horse , Elephant , Butterfly .
What will happen if you give your dog catfood once?
Why are you giving your dog cat food? Cat food is higher in protein and will cause diarrhea in dogs so don't feed cat food to your dog.
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.
What cat food has no seafood?
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.
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 Purina a cat food or a dog food?
Purina is a cat and dog food, my kitten loves it and it is very popular amongst pet owners.
Can it hurt your dog if you feed her cat food for breakfast then dog food for dinner?
No
