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Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS

Can cats eat dog food? A vet's guide to whether dog food is bad for cats

Can cats eat dog food? Dog and cat sitting at table about to eat.

Have you ever wondered, ‘Can cats eat dog food?’ If you’re lucky enough to be the guardian of both a cat and a dog, then you might be tempted to feed them the same food to make things easier.

Whilst their food doesn’t look too different on the outside, the nutrition inside is not the same, so it’s important to feed your feline the best cat food instead. The same goes for your pooch, who should stick to the best dog food only.

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