Raw meat is likely to contain harmful bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and more. Cooking meat to a safe temperature kills off those harmful bacteria. By feeding uncooked meat, there's a higher risk your dog will develop a foodborne illness or other type of bacterial infection.
How often should dogs eat raw meat?
If you're wondering how often you should feed your dog raw meat, we recommend feeding pups 2 - 4 times per day and older dogs 1 - 2 times per day, as part of a fully balanced meal.
Can I feed my dog meat everyday?
It is entirely acceptable to feed your dog a pure kibble diet. Or you can mix their diet up with some cooked or raw meat, fish, vegetables and rice. Many owners like to feed a raw meat diet to their dogs, and while this can suit some dogs very well, there are some important considerations you need to be aware of.
Can I feed my dog raw meat occasionally?
A little raw meat from time to time likely won't hurt your canine companion. Avoid feeding dogs raw meat that looks or smells suspicious or that may be spoiled. Pet dogs often have more sensitive tummies than dogs in the wild.
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