Not exact matches
Cats need a higher level of
protein than
dogs while rabbits
and most hamsters are vegetarians.
We also place a strong emphasis on
protein in the diets of our two
most popular animal companions,
cats and dogs, who are, respectively, carnivores
and omnivores.
In fact, your lap
cat needs more energy - producing nutrients, like
protein, than
most dogs do in order to stay healthy
and active.
However,
most dogs love
cat food because it's the higher
protein and fat contents
and the influence it has on the taste.
Although they are notoriously picky
and therefore have food that is much more palatable than
most dog food,
cats require more
protein and fat than
dogs do.
For
most dogs and cats, that rules out chicken
and beef, as these are the
most common
protein sources found in commercial pet food diets.
Now no one is suggesting that we ban beef
and chicken in our
cat or
dog food, NO ONE, because they are essential sources of
protein and the primary ingredient in
most commercially available
cat and dog foods sold in America.
Proteins Unlike
dogs, who convert mostly carbohydrates
and fats for energy,
cats meet
most of their energy needs with
protein.