Can cats eat dog food?

If your cat has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.

Why

Avoid as a diet. Dog food lacks taurine, which cats cannot make themselves; occasional accidental mouthfuls are a different matter from feeding it. Cats require taurine, an amino acid that dog food does not contain in sufficient amounts, and cats cannot produce it themselves. Relying on dog food will eventually lead to serious health problems like heart failure and blindness. While a single accidental bite is not an emergency, making it a regular meal is dangerous for your pet.

Watch out for

dog treats
grain-free formulas
high-protein kibble

Better choices

Commercial cat food formulated for all life stages High-quality wet cat food Cat-specific treats Veterinary-prescribed therapeutic diets

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