2007-07-08 07:57:36 · 15 answers · asked by Gloria H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes it won't hurt them right away but after a while it will make them sick. It is way to high in protein for dogs.
2007-07-08 08:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cat food has no nutritional value whatsoever for a dog, especially not a puppy. Also, as previously mentioned, it can eventually lead to kidney problems and/or diarrhea. Your puppy needs to be on a good puppy food, not cat food. You need to put the cat's food somewhere high and out of reach where your pup can't get to it. If your pup isn't eating the cat food and therefore getting full of off it, then he will eat his own food.
2007-07-08 08:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Vet_Techie_Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know if it's bad for them or not, but puppy food would probably be a lot better.
Have you tried mixing puppy food with cat food?
or maybe it's the brand of the food... puppies are odd like that.
If they don't like the smell of something or the texture they won't eat it.
2007-07-08 08:18:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes cat food is for cats and dogs food is for dogs.I think I heard tis not good to mix,its in the food.Try Puppy Chow with a little milk.
2007-07-08 08:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not dangerous but does not hold the the right protein levels for dogs. Cats have high protein levels/fiber etc. If you have a large breed puppy then yes, it is dangerous because they must have low levels or they grow too fast. Did you just get this puppy? If she is new, then she is just nervous right now. If you were taken away from your mom and put somewere else, you had no idea were you where, would you settle down for a meal? Leave the food out, she will eat will she gets hungry. Don't worry. Don't feed any other types of food though, especially not cat food or human foods
2007-07-08 08:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by Louise 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your dog has a sensitive stomach, cat food can be very bad for it. It will cause extreme diarrhea. I have a golden retriever who can only eat Science Diet Sensitive Stomach because his stomach is just that sensitive, yet he still sneaks around to the back porch to try and steal cat food every so often. I have found cat food to be very hard on my dog's stomach and GI tract, so I wouldn't advise it!!
2007-07-08 08:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sara C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, cat food is very bad for dogs. It does not give them the proper nutrition that they need. Take it away and start feeding puppy chow. When they get hungry, they will eat. Please don't feed cat food.
2007-07-08 08:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine75 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cat food is not good for dogs. Its very fattening. He will have a hard time digesting it because its so rich. Plus it doesn't have the proper nutrients a dog needs in its diet.
2007-07-08 08:02:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cavalier KCS mom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it has higher ash levels that are good for cats, but bad for a dogs kidneys. Could lead to kidney stones and other problems with continued use.
2007-07-08 08:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by BP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES- do not feed her cat food. put beef or chicken broth on her food if you have to, but dont feed her cat food. cat food is higher in protein than dog food and can damage her kidneys.
2007-07-08 08:01:53 · answer #10 · answered by ruby71174 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋