Why are dogs obsessed with cat food?
Nevernose Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:44 PM
Why are dogs obsessed with cat food?
I don't own pets that aren't fish anymore (developed allergies, not enough time to devote to them), but I used to own cats and dogs.
molly Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:45 PMOriginal message
1. It contains more stuff
CO Liberal Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:46 PMOriginal message
2. I Think It's The Smell Of It
Every time we let our dogs in the house, they make a bee line for Della's dish. The smell of fish by-products must drive them crazy.
Sanity Claws Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:47 PMOriginal message
Cats need higher protein than dogs. Remember they are carnivores while dogs are omnivores. Dogs love that extra protein and meat in cat food.
tk2kewl Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:54 PMOriginal message
4. I thought dogs were just obsessed with food (period)
pbartch Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:40 PMReply #4
30. don't forget....they are obsessed with the cat box too
Phentex Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 06:10 PMReply #4
Act starved all the time and they are well fed.
Jasper 91 Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:54 PMOriginal message
5. Not my dogs, unfortunately.
I'd heard of this before and thought I'd try out my fussy eaters with some nice 'Felix', but they treated it with the contempt that they do most pet food. Oh for some dogs with proper dog appetites.:eyes:
politibitch Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:56 PMOriginal message
6. It's the high fat content, which is also why it's bad for them.
Cats need a much higher fat ratio in their food than dogs do. A bite once in a while won't kill a dog, but a steady diet of it can lead to lots of different health problems.
Aiptasia Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:56 PMOriginal message
7. Because it tastes like ass
Actually it's because liver is the primary ingredient in most cat foods and cat treats, even whisker lickin's shrimp and tuna flavor! Just read the label.
OhioChick Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:57 PMOriginal message
with the ferret's food......probably similar to cat food, though. Don't know.....they'll eat almost anything.
Richardo Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:58 PM
Because it smells like the *true* object of their desire: cat poop.
Edited on Wed Nov-24-04 04:01 PM by Richardo
...or 'Almond Roca' as my sister-in-law calls it.
yellowdogintexas Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:05 PMOriginal message
12. ah yes, the cat box cleaning dog
I well remember that.
Richardo Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:08 PMReply #12
14. What worst is when you can smell it on their breath...
yellowdogintexas Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:16 PMReply #14
15. I am pretty sure that is why I do not have dogs
that and the constant anal licking they do.
latebloomer Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:41 PMOriginal message
21. "Almond Roca!" That's perfect!
My friend used to call it "fudge", but your sister's term tops that!
denverbill Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:58 PMOriginal message
9. Because they hate the stupid cats.
They know it's meant for the cats, since they get scolded if they eat it but the cats are allowed to eat it.
hiley Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 03:59 PMOriginal message
dog got a urinary tract infection a couple weeks ago and someone told us cat food caused it !
EC Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:02 PMOriginal message
11. My cats eat the dog food
and the dogs eat the cat food, so it balances out. They seem fine, so I guess nutritionally it's okay.
Shakespeare Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:07 PMOriginal message
13. Tastes better. Ask your vet--cat food has more protein/nutrients.
It's fine (but expensive) for your dog to eat the cat food, but not vice versa.
edbermac Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:17 PMOriginal message
16. Why are fish obsessed with seafood?
maveric Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:19 PMOriginal message
17. I had a dog that was obsessed with cat shit.
Stupid dog would follow the cat around the back yard and eat the .....EEEWWWW!!
Mist Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:23 PMReply #17
18. I was going to ask that
Rather than why do dogs like cat food, I wonder why they like cat shit?
SoCalDem Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:24 PMOriginal message
19. If they eat all the cat's food, it will starve to death,
and the dog will have you all to itself ..
the Princess Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:36 PMOriginal message
20. Becasue it smells like their butts!
At least that has been my observation. :)
NMFreedom Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:45 PMReply #20
23. Our dog doesn't eat cat food, butt..........
Our dog was caught eating cat poop... hubby says
OhioChick Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:10 PMReply #23
That's some sick shit.......literally! :puke:
NMFreedom Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:12 PMReply #24
25. Crunchy... Yummy ....
Oh pooch just loved those Kit Cat Bars!
OhioChick Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:15 PMReply #25
'lacking' something????:P
NMFreedom Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:19 PMReply #26
Well, I suppose there is that chance... so what kind of "good stuff" is there in kit cat bars?????
latebloomer Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 04:43 PMOriginal message
22. Got my dog to stop eating cat food
by smuggling a pill in it. Now she won't eat cat food anymore. Or dog food, either, after I sneaked the pill in there.
7 Lazy P Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:30 PMOriginal message
28. My dog favors horse hoof trimmings
when the blacksmith's truck shows up, he makes a bee-line to the barn and sits and waits for the blacksmith to throw him the clippings. You've never smelled stink until you have sniffed a horse hoof trimming - kind of a rotten, cheesy smell. Far worse than any cat crap!
ScreamingMeemie Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 05:33 PMOriginal message
29. My cat is obsessed with dog food, and my dog is obsessed with cat poop.
That's how it is here. :hi:
Lizzie Borden Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
Wed Nov-24-04 06:08 PMOriginal message
31. If we are talking canned cat food,
it's the strong smell I think.
DU
AdBot Fri Apr 26th 2024, 10:15 PMOriginal message
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion
board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules
page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the
opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent
the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
