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can dogs and cats eat turkey?
Yes, they can eat turkey! However, it is best to feed them chicken instead. Turkey contains high levels of cholesterol and fat which may be harmful for pets.
can dogs and cats share food?
Yes, they can share food. However, it is important for them to eat at different times. If they do not, they may fight over who gets what.
can dogs and cats understand each other?
Yes, they do! They communicate using body language, facial expressions, and vocalizations. Dogs and cats are also able to recognize human emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and love.
can dogs be allergic to cat hair?
Yes, cats and dogs can both be allergic to each other’s fur. If you suspect your dog has been exposed to cat dander, you should consult your veterinarian for advice about how to treat your pet.
can dogs catch tapeworms from cats?
Yes, they can. Tapeworm eggs are passed through feces and contaminate the ground where animals defecate. Dogs can pick up these eggs and pass them along to other dogs. Cats also carry tapeworms, although they do not shed them like dogs do.
can dogs eat dry cat food occasionally?
Dry cat food is made for cats, and should be fed only to them. However, some owners feed dry kibble to their pets as well. This is usually done when the owner has run out of wet food, or they want to save money. Dry cat food is also used as a training tool for puppies and kittens.
can dogs get hookworms from cats?
Yes, dogs can get hookworm disease from cats. The parasite lives in cat feces and infects the dog when they eat contaminated soil. Hookworm infection causes diarrhea, weight loss, and weakness.
can dogs get parasites from eating cat poop?
Yes, dogs can get parasites from eating cat feces. Cats do not carry tapeworms, but they may be infected with roundworms. Roundworm eggs are passed through the stool of cats and dogs. If a dog eats these eggs, he/she becomes infected. The worms then migrate to the intestines where they mature and reproduce. Dogs usually become ill after consuming large amounts of feces containing roundworm eggs. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and weakness.
can dogs get parvo from cat poop?
Yes, cats can transmit parvovirus to dogs through feces. The virus can be transmitted via direct contact between infected cats and dogs, or indirectly through contaminated food and water. Parvovirus causes vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration in puppies and kittens.
can dogs get toxoplasmosis from cats
Yes, dogs can get toxoplasmosis, which is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, from eating undercooked meat from infected cats. The parasite can also be transmitted through cat feces. Infected cats shed millions of oocysts in their feces, which can contaminate soil and water. If ingested by a dog, the parasite can cause severe illness or death.
