Very small cats cannot eat dog food. Kittens are pure carnivores, while dogs are omnivores. Cat food and dog food are formulated according to the nutritional needs of kittens and dogs. Naturally, dog food is difficult to adapt to the nutritional needs of kittens. Dog food The nutrients in the kitten cannot be supplemented in time. Dog food lacks taurine that kittens need. Kittens cannot synthesize taurine in their bodies and need to get it from foods rich in taurine. Dog food often doesn't have this essential nutrient.

What to do if the kitten eats dog food:

1. If the kitten only ate a little dog food and nothing abnormal happened, there is no need to worry.

2. If it causes vomiting or diarrhea, then deprive it of food and water for about 6 hours, and then feed it a little probiotics, and it will generally recover slowly.

3. However, if the cat is relatively small and often suffers from diarrhea, it may cause some diseases, such as acute gastroenteritis, parvovirus and other infectious diseases. Pancreatitis etc.

4. Observe whether the cat has vomiting or diarrhea. If it occurs, stop eating and drinking, and feed probiotics. If it gets better later, don’t worry too much;

5. If it doesn’t get better, even If you have poor mental appetite, it is best to take your pet to a pet hospital for treatment.