Dog eats cat food

Question
Is it alright for my dog (a mutt) to eat cat food and vise versa?  I have a dog that likes to eat cat food, and I have a cat that likes to eat the dog food.  I just want to make sure that nothing is going to happen to either them.

Answer
Hi Zac!  The rule goes...dogs need dog food...cats need cat food.  The reason is, cats need a higher protein level in their diet.  This protein level is too high for dogs and will cause bladder/kidney stones in dogs.  If your dog nibbles cat food here and there and vise versa, it should cause no harmful problems.  But they both need to eat their individual food for wellness and longevity.
I hope this helps!
Hilary