I don't think it is best to feed them that diet but they are not going to come to harm from gobbling down the cat food either. In some situations if that is all a dog will eat then it might not be that big of a deal. It is not harmful unless they have a sensitive stomach and react to the food negatively.
All of the dogs I have ever had have always always wanted to eat the cat food. I have always fed my cats in a place the dogs couldn't get to..on top of a desk or dresser or under/behind a bed..etc. Partially because it would give the dogs horrible gas and partially because..well..the cat got no food because the dog(s) would immediately eat it as soon as it went down.
It would probably be easier for the cat if she finds a location where the dogs can't get it..it will keep the cat from being territorial over their food as well because they won't have to feel like they have to protect it as well.
I tried telling my sister to put the food up high. Her answer? "The dog is tall"I'll talk to her tomorrow.
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Yep, cat food has a much higher fat count. If a dog eats only cat food, he is going to be in danger of getting way too fat.Cat food has a higher fat content than dog food. It is really better for them to eat their own food. I have a baby gate I put up when my cat is eating. I am sure Lucy could jump over it if she tried, but she never does. She just stands at the gate and watches Katy eat.....with longing. The cat never even tries to eat the dog food (not tasty enough I guess!)