[He Rides A White Horse]

Yeah, but if you have a tragic accident while alone with your dog the dog will loyally hunker down protecting you until help arrives or they carry your body away. A cat will eventually eat your face.

I'm sure as the dog enters starvation mode, he'll do the same. With larger mouthfuls. And bigger teeth.

[Natural Law]

"I'm sure as the dog enters starvation mode, he'll do the same."

....only if there is anything edible left after the cat eats you out of convenience.