Hungry cats hunt better'. Some cats are kept as mousers and their owners believe that cats become 'soft' if fed. A hungry farm-cat hunts only enough to feed itself, while one that receives food hunts for 'sport' and catches prey more frequently. Many cats are hopeless hunters, hungry or not. If you don't want the cat to be a hunter, redirect its instincts into play.
Cats can live on dog food'.
Dog food doesn't contain the right vitamins for cats. Feeding a cat exclusively on dog food will eventually lead to ill-health, blindness and death. Cats can be vegetarian'. Cats need the nutrients provided by meat. Feeding it vegetables will lead to stunted growth, blindness and death.