Dogs may not be able to hold it all day like they could with their lower fiber diet. Cats are finicky eaters and often refuse diet food. Owners of cats should be careful not to let their cat starve or lose weight too fast. Dr. Brinson emphasizes that a pet's health is the owner's responsibility. Pets don't choose what or how much to eat.
Owners dictate the animal's diet and how much they get.
There are dietary treats that are good for pets that will also satisfy the owner's need to indulge the pet. By Theresa A. Fuess, Ph.D., Information Specialist, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.