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Can I feed my dog just raw food?

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The American Veterinary Medical Association opposes the unregulated feeding of raw foods and discourages “the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal-source protein that has not first been subjected to a process to eliminate pathogens, because of the risk of illness to cats and dogs, as well as humans.” 24 нояб. 2020 г.


What happens if you only feed your dog raw meat?

By feeding uncooked meat, there's a higher risk your dog will develop a foodborne illness or other type of bacterial infection. Additionally, there's an increased risk you or a member of your family will come into contact with the bacteria and develop a foodborne illness.

Can I feed my dog raw everyday?

As a general rule, dogs should be eating approximately 2-5% of their body weight in raw food per day. This will vary depending on the dog's energy and activity levels. If your pet is overweight and needs to lose a few extra kilos, feed them closer to 2% of their body weight and give them more exercise.

How often do you feed a dog on a raw diet?

If you are wondering how often you should feed your dog, we recommend 2-4 times per day for puppies and 1-2 times per day for adult dogs. Again, this will depend on if your dog has any specific requirements set out by your vet. Learn more about how to feed your adult dog a raw food diet by clicking here!

Why raw food is not good for dogs?

Compared to cooked diets, raw diets are more likely to be contaminated with bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, which can make your dog seriously ill. But even if your dog doesn't get sick, your pup could shed bacteria into your household, which could then get picked up by another pet or human.

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