All the Melachos of Ochel Nefesh were only permitted to be performed for the need of the eating of a Jew. It is however [Biblically] forbidden to perform Melacha of Ochel Nefesh for the sake of feeding a gentile or animal.[1] This applies even to animals that are dependent on oneself for their food, such as pets.[2] It is forbidden to perform to perform even Rabbinical Melacha on their behalf, such as to carry their food from a Reshus Hayachid to a Karmalis.[3]
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[1] The reason: As the verse states “Hu Levado Yeiaseh Lachem” from which we learn that the Melacha may only be done for you and not for gentiles, for you and not for animals. [Admur ibid; Taz 512:1; Beitza ibid]
[2] Admur 512:3 and 7; Olas Shabbos 512:4; Elya Raba 512:10; M”B 512:16; Kaf Hachaim 512:32
[3] Admur 512:7
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