Here's one for ya!

[Jackie]

The cats are really diggin the dog food. We place the water bowl over the food bowl if Pico isn't eating. This morning, Gizmo took the water dish off and then they just had at it! We have cat food out 24/7 for the cats where Pico can't get at it.
Will the dog food make the cats sick? Or not give them the nutrition they need?
Help....

[lynxlady]

Actually it is the other way around.. it won't hurt the cats to eat dog food but it is much lower in protein and will just fill them up..eventually they can become bloated from it and it's not the best for them, now if the dogs eat cat food it is too rich for them and it causes gas and runny stool.. so keeping the cat food up is great, just have to pick up Picos food when he is finished and not leave it out for him.

[Jackie]

Thanks Arlene....that's just what we've had to start doing. And here we thought Pico just loved his dog food! Hahahaaa

[lynxlady]

I think it also better for Pico to eat all he wants at one time then not have anything till the next feeding.. they eat all they want and then just take the bowel up. Letting them snack all day is not the best way to regulate them and their bowel movements.. now with a cat, I think it's different unless the cat has a weight problem then it's best to do the same with them.. I have fatty's and skinny's so not something I can do Sure is nice to not have to 'walk' a cat.. just have to scoop!! So who care's when they go!