It depends on what the cat was eating if you will get sick or not. If the cat ate some of your fresh mashed potatoes that is OK, but if the cat was eating rank sour day old unrefrigerated fish better purge it.
Saliva.
Makes food easier to eat!
the food we eat soften because of the saliva
Cats eat dry cat food and canned cat food. This is what is bought from pet stores. Cats in the wild however have to hunt for their food.
Tame cats usually eat cat food.
Breaks down the food
most cats eat any type, but they might not eat the food if they dont like the food
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Cats may eat dog food if they are hungry or if they find it more appealing than their own food. However, it is important for cats to eat a balanced diet specifically formulated for their nutritional needs.
Because the food that they eat are not cooked
it's forms the food into Bolus which is then swallowed