Is dry cat food bad for my cockatiel?

[Brant]

He goes through phases. Right now he seems to be on a cat food kick. Is that bad for him?

[Cribber]

In small amounts.. not too bad. Depends on the cat food. If it has meat and bone meal, not too good for birdies digestion.

[Cribber]

In small amounts.. not too bad. Depends on the cat food. If it has meat and bone meal, not too good for birdies digestion.

[Almost Home]

If your bird snuck a piece when you weren't looking, I wouldn't be too concerned.

But if he is eating large (or even moderate) quantities of it, I would make sure he isn't allowed access to your cat's food bowl.

There are plenty of other things he could be eating as treats that are known to be safe for birds. Also, where is your cat while he steals treats from the catbowl? Never allow the two to interact. Cats are deadly to birds.