Can dogs eat dry cat food?

Why Cat Food Is Different than Dog Food. Cats are obligate carnivores—they must eat meat in order to maintain their health—while dogs are omnivores, which means they eat both meat-based foods and plant-based foods to fulfill their nutritional requirements. read more

The question of whether it’s safe for dogs to eat cat food comes up fairly often in homes where dogs and cats live together because it’s often difficult to keep the dog out of the cat food. Why Dogs Like Cat Food. From a dog’s point of view, cat food is extremely appealing. read more

While some dogs may try to eat pretty much everything, one thing that seems to hold a strong attraction for many dogs across a variety of breeds is cat food. Dog and cat foods may seem pretty similar on the surface, but there are some important differences. read more

Not to mention the effects cat food can have on a dog's waistline. Cause for blame is the cat food's heavy doses of fat. This may cause cat food-eating dog to develop a tendency to be obese and even risk developing a case of pancreatitis, explains Dr. Patty Khuly. read more