A big reason I don’t have cats, in addition to dogs, is that my dogs would absolutely tear up a bowl of cat food if it were left unattended for three seconds. I’m sure a lot of people feel exactly the same; most of our dogs are really untrustworthy.

One Golden Retriever is both untrustworthy and hilariously bad at lying, apparently. He ate some cat food, and instead of being cool about it, he pulled out his “guilty” face. Fortunately for him, he’s so cute no one can really get too mad at him:

Milana Salaya is no stranger to this look: he pulls this all the time. She doesn’t intentionally leave the cat food out around him, since she knows he can’t control himself. Sometimes she forgets, though, and it’s not like Brodie won’t let her know when he’s taken a nibble.

Brodie isn’t featured in any of the other videos on this account, but from the little bit of “powdered sugar” around his snout, we can tell that he’s an older boy. If they’re grey, they get their way! My senior dog never gets in trouble for anything!

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Brodie is displaying pretty classic “I know I definitely did something wrong” behavior in this clip, which is what’s so lovable about Golden Retrievers. Will they know when they’re breaking your rules? Yes. Will they still do it? Also yes!

There are a few standout things about his expression:

His submissive grin that says, “I’m sorry!”

The way he’s bowing his head and avoiding eye contact.

The way he’s wagging his tail.

This poor boy. Breaking the rules is eating him up… Though it might not stop him from eating up that cat food next time.

Dogs Should Not Eat Cat Food

There’s a reason it’s not one item called “pet food,” unfortunately. Dogs and cats have vastly different nutritional requirements, which is why they have different foods. Cat food is rich in nutrients that dogs don’t need as much of, and is weaker in other areas.

Since it’s very protein and fat-forward, it can lead to serious health issues for dogs. Eating a little bit now and again won’t do too much harm, but could definitely cause temporary tummy upset. It’s best to avoid it, and if they manage to sneak some, just keep an eye on them.

Luckily, Brodie makes it obvious. Don’t worry, he’s fine!

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.