Most veterinarians do not recommend offering raw meat to their dogs. Understandably that makes sense for many reasons. However, if done properly a raw food diet can be much healthier if you are willing to invest the time.
Is raw meat good for Golden Retrievers?
Absolutely, dogs have forgiving digestive systems. With higher acidity in their stomachs and shorter intestinal tracts, they can eat raw meat that may harbor salmonella or listeria spores with no problem– and before you panic, some pathogens are completely normal.
What raw foods are good for Golden Retrievers?
Raw Diet. Raw dog food can be homemade, store-bought, freeze-dried, or dehydrated. A raw diet usually includes organ meats, muscle meat, whole or ground bone, raw eggs, dog-safe fresh fruits and vegetables, and a dairy product such as yogurt.
Is it good to feed dogs raw meat?
Bones and raw meat are not recommended as they can break teeth and cause internal blockages, raw bones also carry bacteria that can make both animals and humans ill.
Can Golden Retrievers have raw chicken?
Chicken is a great source of protein for dogs, and it's exactly the sort of food your dog would be eating in the wild. Some vets warn against raw chicken because of the risk of salmonella or other bacterial contamination.
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