Cats cannot eat dog food. Cats are pure carnivores, while dogs are omnivores. Cat food and dog food are formulated according to the nutritional needs of cats and dogs. Naturally, dog food is difficult to adapt to the nutritional needs of cats. The nutrients in dog food It is impossible to replenish what the cat needs in time. Dog food lacks the taurine needed by cats. Cats cannot synthesize taurine in their own bodies and need to obtain it from foods rich in taurine. Dog food often doesn't have this essential nutrient.
What to do if a cat eats dog food:
1. If you just ate a little bit of dog food and there are no abnormalities, there is no need to worry.
2. If it causes vomiting or diarrhea, then deprive it of food and water for about 6 hours, and then feed it a little probiotics, and it will generally recover slowly.
3. However, if the cat is relatively small and often suffers from diarrhea, it may cause some diseases, such as acute gastroenteritis, parvovirus and other infectious diseases. Pancreatitis etc.
4. If there is no improvement, or even poor mental and appetite, it is best to take the dog to a pet hospital for treatment.
