TIP FOR TUESDAY 11/20/12: Does Your Dog Snack on Your Cat’s Food??

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Date: November 20th, 2012

For all of you cat AND dog owners, listen up!  Be very conscious where you feed your cat.  The dietary needs of your cat and dog are very different, and your dog should be kept away from snacking on your cat’s food or treats.  The strong aroma of a cat’s food can be quite tempting, maybe even tempting enough to jump on the forbidden counter, so be weary!  Commercially prepared cat food and treats are high in fat and protein, when compared to dog food and treats. Besides weight gain, and unneeded calories, the richness of cat food can have other more serious effects on a dog if fed regularly.  Generally speaking, you do not want your dog to eat food that is formulated for cats, so just keep Fido away from the cat bowl (and litter box!!)