"Stormmee" wrote

you know that is a question i never researched but is curious to me, i
know cats need different things than dogs, but they do seem to like to
sample the other's food... not ever having cats and dogs indoors at the
same time i never looked into it... but i am wondering if there is
anything in either food that is detrimental to the other... just something
i wondered about from time to time but never got around to researching...
and never remember when i am at my bet's to ask her... OEJ goes back for
another blood draw in a week or so i am going to try and remember to ask
her.

Lee, there's a particular thing added to cat food that dogs do not need
(harless to them). Lysine? I forget the actual need and it's a pretty
small amount they need. It's something they dont formulate but dogs (and
people) do. It's there in some raw body part that isnt in pet food so they
add it to cat foods.

Nasty things happen to cats if they do not get it over time. I forget just
what but they can go blind first if i recall it right?

Sampling the other's food is harmless. Eating it day and day out isnt wise
though. A nibble is fine.