My cat only eats dog food. Is it safe or healthy for them long-term?

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Why will our cats only eat the same food as the dogs? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 months and 13 days old | 10 lbs

Oneal Bogan, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Some cats just like the taste of dog food, or the size of kibble better than their own food. Cats do need to eat at least some cat food because they need something called Tuarine that isn't present in dog food. Cats can become taurine deficient and develop heart problems when they don't eat cat food. I'd try a few different brands of cat food to find one Tom will eat.

My cat only eats dog food. Is it safe or healthy for them long-term?

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