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Does it hurt a cat to eat dog food?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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Nothing.... Technicalities state otherwise as far as nutritional needs but honestly it's not going to hurt your cat. With that said I wouldn't recommend it for every day eating for long term but that's about it

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Cats should not regularly be fed dog food because cats need different nutrients than dogs. Dog food is not usually toxic to cats, it just does not supply what they need to stay healthy.

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nothing realy its kind of like dog food dont worry no need in taking her/him to the vet

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