New Ask the Experts Column - Ask the Pet Nutrition Service

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My dog loves to eat my cat’s food. Is there any harm in this?
—Elizabeth E.

Elizabeth, it is a good idea to separate your dog from the cats during feeding time to ensure that they are all receiving the appropriate food. Although it is not usually harmful if a small amount of the wrong food is eaten, nutritional imbalances affecting your pets' health could occur if this continues long term. For example, cats require taurine, an amino acid, to be included in their diet. Read the rest of the ASPCA Pet Nutrition Service's expert advice...