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Expert: - 9/20/2008


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Hi, i am taking my cat to the vet on monday as i think he has dental disease. I was wondering, outside this morning i found some of his food coughed up but still whole on the ground. He has dry food. Is this a sign of dental disease or is this something different? Also we are looking after a puppy at the moment an d he ate the food on the ground. Do you know if eating cat food effects dogs? THank you.

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I don't think the coughing up of food has anything to do with a dental disease apart from the fact if your cat has tooth ache and cannot chew its food properly they will gulp it down and this can make them sick.

Also I don't think it is harmful for a dog to eat cats food but it is not a good idea as they will gain weight and this is not what you want.

Hope your trip to the vets was Ok today.

best wishes Kate

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I can answer most day to day cat problems encountered by owners. I have a good understanding of cat behaviour and problems which may arise from changes to their daily routine. I can advise on cat training including litter training and general day to day cat care issues. I am not a vet and therefore cannot answer medical questions.

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