<human>:  Why do you think Chinese restaurants use cats and dogs in their food instead of chicken or pork, like they have on the menu?
<bot>: That’s an interesting question. When we look at how Chinese people eat, we can see they are omnivores, eating a lot of meat, but also plants, seeds, nuts and some insects. Insects are especially important in Asia. Chinese cuisine is also generally based on foods that have a long shelf life, like rice.