{"id":3605,"date":"2022-03-20T11:44:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T18:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodypaws.com\/?p=3605"},"modified":"2022-03-20T22:38:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T05:38:40","slug":"my-cat-ate-dog-food-and-is-now-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodypaws.com\/my-cat-ate-dog-food-and-is-now-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"My Cat Ate Dog Food And Is Now Sick?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your cat has ever eaten dog food, you know that it’s not a pretty sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, my cat recently ate some dog food and is now experiencing the consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deal with the issue, I consult with vets and do a lot of research that I wish to share with you as my experience and knowledge, so let’s start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats are not dogs, and their nutritional needs are also different. As a result, while a bite of dog food is typically considered safe for cats, in the end, it can’t provide your cat with all of the nutrients it requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our experts recently make a list of the best cat foods for shedding<\/a><\/strong>, so if you are dealing with shedding it can be a great help.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to Know the Cat Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the vest; Cats require taurine-rich food. Taurine is a necessary amino acid for heart functioning, vision, and reproduction. Because taurine is only found in animal-based protein, all cats must eat meat-based diets to fulfill their nutrient needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taurine is necessary for cats, as well. Cat food contains a lot of protein, calories, fat, and taurine in the correct proportions. Patrick Mahaney DVM at PetSafe further explains that healthy cat food resembles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n