Jama
I have been told by many people that dogs can eat cat food and its ok but if cats eat dog food theyll go blind. Then, today, the lady who gave me my cats told me that cat food is bad for my dog but it is ok (but not recommended) for cats to eat dog food. Can someone please give me a definite answer so I can act accordingly? My dog loves eating my cats food and I saw one of my cats last night eating my dogs food.
Oswaldo
No one really has the right answer here about the cat food. Cat food has taurine added to it now. Ten years ago vets didnt realise that lack of taurine was causing cats to go blind and develop fatal heart conditions. Taurine is destroyed in the cooking process (all commercial foods are "cooked") so now taurine is added to all commercial cat food. Dogs and people can make taurine in their own bodies, cats cant. Cats also cannot make vitamin A in their bodies which humans and dogs can. Humans cannot make Vitamin C in their bodies so they must eat foods that contain Vitamin C. Cats make Vitamin C in their bodies and dont need a supplement for their health. So the dog can eat cat food and the cat cannot survive on dog food. Since I have never owned a dog I do not know if cat food is actually harmful to them. Commmercial pet foods all have less than 40% protein in their formulations and I dont see how that little extra protein (in a cat food) could possible harm a dog. Protein is not fattening and dogs too are carnivores, just not "obligate carnivores" like the cat. They can eat vegetables like carrots and potatoes which supply them with good nutrition. Vegetables are useless to the cat.
Violet
Both are bad for both.
Donte
I have grown up around animals all my life. It not good in either case due to the fact that each food has the right nutrients for that specific animal. But I will also assure that it will not kill either of them it just is not good for them if you want them to be healthy. If you are really concerned about it check with your local Vet.
Danika
They make foods for dogs....certain proteins and vitamins and they make food for cats...certain proteins and vitamins. Ive never heard of a cat or dog for that matter going blind by eating one or the others food. I have cats and dogs both in the house and the dogs eat in one area of the house and the cats in another, I use a blocker that just big enough for the cats to get into and it keeps the dogs out. If dogs and cats could eat the exact same thing there would be foods made that say, for dogs and cats.
Gabriela
You have to keep their foods separate and make sure they dont eat one anothers food. Each has separate nutritional needs.
Kandi
Dogs can eat cat food, but cats cannot eat dog food. Think of it this way, dogs will eat anything. Cats are more finiky. You wouldnt want to feed your dog nothing but catfood though, but mine eats it along with his food all the time.
Alyssa
Dog food is bad for cats, it doesnt have the nutrition they require. Dogs, however can eat cat food and mine do because they dont like to have different from the cats. They seem to do well on it.
Ja
Just use each for what its used for!!!!!!!!!!!! dah
Gerald
Dog food is deadly for cats!!! J/K
Sharyn
Hey,,, a definite answer is,, cats should eat cat food and dogs dog food,, and the reason for this is that cat food basicly has more protien in it then dog food, cats are true carnivours and dogs are both carnivours and herbavours, meaning dogs eat both plant and animal matter. dogs need protein also, but at a different level and a higher quality, so their kidneys dont work as hard, especially older dogs. if a dog eats cat food, over a long period of time it may become obese and have organ issues, theres not enough protein in dog food to sustain a cat. i have caught my cats eating the dog food also, and certainly wont hurt either the cat or dog to do so in a blue moon, but for diet purposes make sure that your cats stick to the cat food. good luck!
Desiree
Have your cat eat cat food and your dog eat dog food. feed them at the same times and watch over them durring feeding times to make sure they eat their own food. make sure to pick up extra food after feeding is over.
Samella
Cat food is very bad for dogs my dog ate cat food a lot vet said it was cause of her diabetes my new dog is not allowed cat food table scrapes rarely
Bernardine
Dog food does not contain enough amino acids to feed cats on a regular basis. It could lead to blindness.
Lannie
I dont think its bad for dogs to eat cat food, but they just arent getting all the nutrition that they need and vice versa. For one thing, cats are totally carnivorous and all they need is meat. Technically, they shouldnt eat dry cat food at all as the extra stuff is not anything they need. Dogs on the other hand need the fillers and cereals in dry food. And no, cats wont go blind from dog food, unless its because theyre not getting the proper nutrition. Try to feed the cat up on a shelf or a stool or something so the dog cant get at the cat food. As long as the cat eats its own food, it probably doesnt matter if it eats a little dog food.
Mariella
Cats and dogs have different nutritional needs. Cats are more of a predator species, whilst dogs tend towards scavengers. A cat that is fed solely dog food will go blind and it can damage their kidneys to the point of failing. This is not due to what is in the dog food, but rather what is NOT in the dog food. If you have both kinds of foods available to your cats and dog, they should be getting the nutrition they need, even if they do steal from each other a little. The only concern I have is that your cats may not be getting enough nutrition if the dog is eating their food and then they have to eat the dogs food. You may want to consider separating them while theyre eating or even feeding your cats on a counter or a table so the dog cant get to their food.
Karla
Cats can eat dog food, it wont hurt them, but it doesnt have enough of the nutrients cats need. Dogs can eat cat food, you just have to limit it because it can make them fat. My little house dog has only eaten cat food all her life. Its ok.
Dulcie
Both. Nutritional needs are very different.
Etha
Cat food is bad for dogs because it has too much protein for dogs so it could hurt them, but Im guessing that dog food for cats isnt very good for them either.
Kathrine
Cat food is bad for dogs and dog food is bad for catsthey each contain things that niether animal can digest and they build up in their bodys and cause promble later in life so please do not let it happen
