Should i continue to let me dog eat the cat food?

Rhett

I just got a new chihuahua and he eats more of the cat food than his own dog food. Should we just buy one food for all the animals or is he only eating it b/c its new to him? Its all dry food, we dont give them canned food. I just want to make sure he gets all the nutrition he needs.



Bok

Dogs do tend to like catfood, generally it is yummier because it is fattier. Its usually the canned type they like, but the same goes for dry food! Cat and dog food is species-specific for a reason - cats and dogs do have different nutrient requirements. I would suggest trying to get the dog off the catfood - catfood is a fairly common cause of obesity in dogs as Ive seen myself a few times! Chalice



Annis

NO! He might start meowing! :-)~



Billie

Eating cat food probably wont hurt your dog, though its best that he doesnt eat it all the time. Cats and dogs require different diets. Cats are pure carnivores, meaning they typically eat nothing but meat, while dogs are omnivorous, meaning that they eat some plant materials along with their meat. Cat diets are made primarily of meat and meat products, so in the long run they can be too rich for dogs and can cause digestive problems. They are also denser in calories than dog diets, so they can lead to obesity in dogs. Because of the additional fat and calories, cat food often tastes better to dogs than dog food does, so you may have to keep an eye on your dog to make sure he doesnt indulge in the kitty kibbles. By the way, while cat food is generally okay for dogs, dog diets lack essential nutrients that cats need to stay healthy, so cats cant live on dog food. Overall, its safest to feed your pets the kind of food formulated to be healthiest for their specific species. (Ferrets may be the exception. They are the only pets other than cats that are entirely carnivorous, which is why ferrets can live on cat food.)



Abbie

Eating cat food probably wont hurt your dog, though its best that he doesnt eat it all the time. Cats and dogs require different diets. Cats are pure carnivores, meaning they typically eat nothing but meat, while dogs are omnivorous, meaning that they eat some plant materials along with their meat. Cat diets are made primarily of meat and meat products, so in the long run they can be too rich for dogs and can cause digestive problems. They are also denser in calories than dog diets, so they can lead to obesity in dogs. Because of the additional fat and calories, cat food often tastes better to dogs than dog food does, so you may have to keep an eye on your dog to make sure he doesnt indulge in the kitty kibbles.



Cody

Cat food is too high in protein for dogs. It could cause him kidney problems.



Florida

I dont recommend this.... Cats and dogs have totally different nutritional needs and cat food has certian things in it that gives dogs kidney and urinary track infections. These same ingredients also have things in them that cause liver damage.



Renee

Yes