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Can I feed my dog raw beef scraps?

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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.


What if my dog eats raw beef?

If your dog eats raw meat from the grocery store, chances are that they'll be fine. However, if you are worried or you notice anything out of the ordinary after they consume raw food, contact your vet.

Is it better to give dogs raw meat or cooked?

Gently cooked fresh food is just as nutritionally sound for your dog, and cuts down pathogen risks dramatically. If you do go with a raw meat dog food, be sure to serve raw meat fresh but well thawed. Dogs don't want to find their dinner frozen in the middle any more than you would!

How do I feed my dog raw beef?

Nutrition is key Simply putting a chunk of raw meat in your dog's food dish will not provide the nutrition needed to keep your four-legged friend healthy. Veterinarians say that raw meat should be supplemented with additives that provide important minerals and vitamins.

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