Actually, it is the other way around... cats cannot survive on DOG food alone since it is much lower in protein AND does not have the necessary taurine for a cat. And, it won't kill the cat unless that is all they eat, it doesn't provide proper nutrients for them.
It is perfectly fine to mix some canned cat food with her kibble. Just watch her weight and make sure she is not getting too heavy since the calorie count is much higher than dog food.
We always use canned cat food in our kennel to entice a reluctant eater or to get a dog that is not feeling well to eat their food. Haven't killed one yet!!!

Toto, CD, RN, CGC answered on 4/29/11. Helpful? / 1

Here's a list. It could make your dog sick if it's the only thing the dog is eating, which is not the case in what you asked.
It just has more fat and calories as someone already mentioned.
I think your dog would be fine with it now and then. Are you looking for some fishy stuff. I think Wellness as some fish based cans and other brand dogfoods. Google fish based dogfoods and see what pops up in your area.
Iknow there is some other brands bc all my dogs love fish! and sometimes I buy huge pink salmon cans on sale for them :)It's great for the coat

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Dieta answered on 4/29/11. Helpful? / 1

My dogs love to eat Solid Gold Cat Food! No, I don't feed it as a meal. I have fed them a whole sample bag before many times before and nothing has ever happened to them.

The Solid Gold dog food and cat food labels look about just the same to me.

I feed my dogs a Prey Model Raw Diet, so they do get a lot of protein.

Howard answered on 4/30/11. Helpful? / 0

I'm agreeing with the majority that it will do no harm as a snack. It is much fattier than dog food, which might give a dog digestive issues, or could even set off a case of pancreatitis if fed in large quantities.

Cat food also has taurine supplemented as a essential amino acid for cats. I've seen studies that suggest that taurine should be in dog food as well. It is considered to be good for the heart.

So, cat food for dogs is OK for a treat. Dog food for cats is a no-no, though. Not enough of the proper nutrients that cats require.

Darby - C.G.C. answered on 5/2/11. Helpful? / 1

I use cat treats for my dog, they are small (much smaller than the smallest dog treat), easy to carry in my pocket, and my vet says "great idea".

Alfie answered on 5/3/11. Helpful? / 1

Is definatley NOT a good idea..

That's why they make seprate foods, cats and dogs are two completely different species and require different feeding diets.

Gia answered on 7/1/11. Helpful? / 0

Cat food can make a dog sick have the runs and if you give the dog this ONLY well I don't think it is a good idea and why on earth would you do this yes a dog will eat it they also will eat (SOME DO) their own poop, now knowing this would (IF YOUR DOG DID)you have your dog eating it's own poop just because your dog likes it, there is nothing good in it for the dog and cat food I feel the same about it, the only thing I have heard to give dog food or cat food to that is not for the animal is a chicken and even so not on a regular bases.
THIS IS A BAD IDEA if you wan to give a extra on their food then you need to buy either canned dog food or they have a gravy made for the dog food but I don't give my dogs either regularly it gives them the runs.

Rhayden

Starbutt answered on 10/28/11. Helpful? / 0