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Can my pregnant dog eat cat food if she won't eat dog food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

is it ok to feed my pregnant dog cat food? She’s totally gone off her dog food and won’t eat anything else except cat food or chicken After she has her puppies I intend to set things straight but I’m just worried because she’s pregnant and she won’t eat anything else she’s 7 weeks btw

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 20th, 2018

No, this is not good for her to eat. She needs to be eating her dog food because it's formulated for her nutritional needs. I'd make an immediate appointment with her vet to discuss getting her to eat her food, as she needs to eat for the health of her puppies. There could be a medical issue causing her to not eat that has to be treated now. Best of luck.

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