Can Dry Cat Food Harm Dogs. A dog with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract may vomit or have diarrhea after eating cat food because the food is simply too rich. All of the extra fat can irritate your dogs sensitive stomach.
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Dry kibble and canned foods are cooked at high temperatures to kill bacteria but which also deactivates beneficial enzymes and denatures proteins more bioavailable form. Low-quality dry cat food often contains more carbs that can fatten your dog over time and cheap canned cat food often contains more fats. A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble.
A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble.
The higher protein and fat content of cat food can wreak havoc on the canine gastrointestinal tract potentially resulting in diarrhea or vomiting. While most owners dont realize it bad dry dog food can make dogs sick and unhealthy over time. The foods were tested for minerals metals and amino acids and no significant abnormalities were found. Cat food may not be acutely dangerous for dogs but it can cause problems over the long-term.
