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.
Is raw meat better for dogs than cooked?
Definitely choose a raw or gently cooked food option for your dog before dry food. There's no research that proves whether raw or cooked meat is more digestible for dogs, but there is research showing that animals digest whole food diets better than kibble or other highly processed canned foods.
Can I feed my dog just cooked meat?
A small amount of cooked meat such as boiled chicken or lamb is an option for dogs to eat, but avoid cooked bones or toxic substances such as onion sauces that may be present on the meat.
Should I feed my dog raw or cooked hamburger?
Many people swear by the raw diet, but there is little evidence that raw food is safer or better for dogs than cooked food. Cooking the meat removes many of these parasites and much of the bacteria raw beef can include. For this reason, we generally recommend feeding your canine cooked ground beef.
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