Don’t let them share the food bowl

“Animals naturally prefer to have their own food. Even pets who know each other may fight over food,” said Gary Richter. “Food aggression is common, and it’s easily preventable by feeding in separate rooms or crates.”

“Cats are carnivores, which means that they eat meat. Dogs are omnivores, which means they eat meat, grains, and vegetables, so they need a more varied diet than just meat alone to meet their nutritional requirements,” Richter said. “Similarly, dog food lacks the vital nutrition that cats need to live a long, healthy life.”