German Shepherds can eat canned cat food. Canned cat food is rich in protein and dietary fiber, which can supplement nutrition for German Shepherd dogs. However, it is not recommended to feed German Shepherds canned cat food because German Shepherds and cats have different protein requirements, and cat food contains more meat protein and less fiber. Dogs may develop obesity, abnormal feces, pica, etc. after eating cat food. It is recommended that pet owners feed their German Shepherds dog food specifically designed for German Shepherds.

The dangers of German Shepherds eating cat food for a long time:

1. Cause obesity in German Shepherds: Cats are carnivores, so the meat content of cat food will be very high. High. Although German shepherd dogs also need a certain amount of meat, it is much less than that of cat food! Therefore, when a German Shepherd dog eats cat food, it may cause the German Shepherd dog to become obese. It can even induce diseases such as heart disease, pancreatitis, and hyperglycemia.

2. Causes taurine poisoning in German Shepherd dogs: Cat food contains taurine, a nutrient needed for cat growth, but German Shepherd dogs do not need this substance. Some German Shepherds eat cat food and cannot bear it, which can lead to taurine poisoning in German Shepherds.

3. Causes calcium loss in the bones of German Shepherd dogs: Cats need more animal protein than dogs. When German Shepherd dogs eat too much cat food, it may cause the German Shepherd dogs to develop calcium loss. Too much intake of sulfur-containing amino acids will lead to the loss of calcium in the bones of German Shepherd dogs, which will lead to osteoporosis in German Shepherd dogs.