My Chihuahua only eats cat food. Is it safe for her long-term health?

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I have a Chihuahua she weighs a little over 4 lb I have trouble getting her to eat dog food but she loves to eat the cat food is this okay for her. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 2 years and 7 months old | 4 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! Cats have higher protein and fat requirements, which is why their food is so much tastier than dog food! It's not a good balanced diet for dogs, so I would recommend that Seibella eats at least 80% formulated dog kibble for her nutritional needs to be met. You may want to try a different brand of dog food, or keeping the cat food out of her reach so it is not such a temptation. I hope this helps!

My Chihuahua only eats cat food. Is it safe for her long-term health?

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