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My dog keeps eating the cat's food. What can I do to stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old

How do I stop my dog from eating my cats food? She gets angry everytime my cat eats and steal the food from him.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 11th, 2017

Feed your cat up on a counter out of your dog's reach. You can also crate the dog while the cat eats. Cat food being eaten by a dog can predispose the dog to becoming overweight and may also cause GI upset.

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