Why can't a healthy adult cat live on dog food as its regular diet?
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Answer: Its nutrient balance does not meet cats' needs
Its nutrient balance does not meet cats' needs ✓ — Cats need a particular nutrient balance, including dietary taurine. Dog food is formulated for dogs and is not a complete long-term feline diet.
Its pieces are too hard for cat teeth — Food texture varies; hardness is not the main distinction. A complete cat diet must meet feline nutrient requirements.
Its calories are always too low for cats — Enough calories do not ensure enough essential nutrients. Choose a complete cat food suited to the cat's life stage.
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