I E-mailed the Purina Animal Food Company's vet and asked if dogs could eat cat food.
He said - "Yes - they can. It won't hurt them a bit." BUT - it can cause a dog to become overweight - so, if your dog is overweight - he probably shouldn't be eating cat food.
He also told me that cats should not eat dog food. There are things in cat food that they need.
I had a puppy and a kitten who shared their bowl of Meow Mix for more than 10 years. My dog didn't ever become more than slightly overweight - and she was healthy her entire life.
Of course - my dog and cat ate other things too - table scraps, etc.
Carol Jean |