ASK-THE-VET: CAN CATS EAT HALO DOG FOOD?
March 15th, 2010 by Dr. Donna Spector
Question: Can cats eat Halo dog food?
Answer: Although your cat getting a nibble of Halo dog food from time to time isn’t bad (our dog foods are supplemented with taurine), I definitely don’t recommend routinely feeding them food formulated for dogs. Cats (as strict carnivores) require higher levels of protein and fat than dogs and Halo foods are designed accordingly. Halo dog food just doesn’t have the right balance for cats to reach their optimal health level.
Dr. Donna Spector
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