Can Dog Food Be Given To Cats?

Have you ever wondered if your cat could eat dog food? Do not be too surprised as you are not alone. There are others that not only thought it but fed their feline friends some dog food. Here are some reasons as to why you must not give your cat dog food: ● A cat's diet requires Vitamin A and dog food either barely or does not contain enough amounts of Vitamin A suitable for the diet of a cat. Dogs can get their need of Vitamin A when they intake food that is rich in beta carotene but cats aren’t able to do that. Hence, the importance of Vitamin A in the diet of our feline friends. ● Taurine is important in the daily diet of your cat because they are unable to create taurine, unlike dogs. That is why it is not advised to feed dog food to cats as it does not contain any taurine. Taurine deficiency in cats will most likely develop heart disease or scientifically called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ● The diet of cats requires high protein and most dog food does not contain protein that is high enough for cats. Arachidonic Acid is an important component of a cat’s diet. For cats, a diet with low protein can affect their health negatively in the long run. Know more about your pet’s nutritional needs during your pet’s health and wellness visits to your animal clinic Medina, WA. Click here to know more.