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The Dog Food Bag Is Torn Open. She Refuses to Even Look at It.

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A big paper sack of kibble lies on its side in the lamplit living room, torn open along the top, with a river of brown pellets pouring out onto the wooden floor. Sitting right beside it, tall and elegant, is a ruddy Abyssinian. Her ticked coat glows warm in the light, her large ears are turned forward, and her head is turned firmly toward the window. She is not looking at the bag. She will not look at the bag. The bag, as far as she is concerned, does not exist.

Abyssinians are active, intelligent cats that love to explore and solve problems, which can include figuring out how to get into food bags. In multi-pet homes, cats sometimes snack on dog food, and while a few pieces are generally not dangerous, dog food is not a good substitute for cat food. Cats have specific nutritional needs, including higher protein and certain nutrients such as taurine, which cat food is formulated to provide. A cat that regularly eats dog food instead of its own may not get what it needs. Storing pet food in sealed bins, feeding pets in separate areas, and picking up bowls after meals can help keep everyone eating the right diet.

Somewhere nearby, a dog is probably wondering who to blame. All signs point to the elegant lady who is so carefully studying the window. She may have opened the bag, but the dog will be thrilled to help with the cleanup.

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