If a cat or a male cat does not mind and even willingly looks into a dog's bowl to finish something in it, such behavior should not be encouraged.
No harm will come from your pet snacking on dog food once or twice. But when the food becomes a permanent diet, consequences are inevitable.
Experts explained why pet food is actually produced separately for cats and separately for dogs.
In general, a cat's diet should consist of proteins and fats of animal origin.
In dogs, this process is organized somewhat differently, because in addition to meat, they also eat vegetables with pleasure, feeling a certain need for them.
Protein
Dog food contains no more than 26% protein. Dry cat food contains 30-34% protein, and canned meat contains 40-50%.
Vitamins
The cat's body cannot produce taurine, so food manufacturers add it to food. With a pronounced deficiency, animals begin to have problems with the heart, vision and digestion.
Arachidonic acid is also not produced by the body, and its deficiency causes problems with the liver, kidneys and skin.
Vitamins A and B3 are also important for cats.
Age
It is important to remember that pet food is developed taking into account age-related characteristics. In this regard, dog food will not benefit the body of an aging cat.
Previously, we talked about which myths about cats it’s time to stop believing .
