Cat food vs dog food--dry food

Question
Which is it that can not eat the other food due to digestion problems ie
Can cats eat dry dog food safely  

Answer
Hi Pat!  Cats should eat cat food and dogs should eat dog food, period.  Cats require a higher protein intake than dogs do. By eating dog food regularly, the cat will develop a protein deficiancy which can lead to serious health problems.
Dogs do not need as much protein in their diet.  By eating cat food, the dog then will receive too much protein and will then face problems like bladder stones, urinary obstructions, fatty liver, ect.
Now, if your dog or cat happened to steal some food out of the other's bowl, there is no need to worry.  One of my cats steals a few pieces of my dog's food just about everyday.  It's only very harmful if they are eating it as their staple diet.
I hope this has helped!
Hilary