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What happens if a dog eats too much raw meat?

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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.


Will eating raw meat hurt my dog?

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. If you do decide to give your dog a raw-meat-based diet, be sure to consult your vet first.

What happens if a dog eats a lot of meat?

One reason that red meat may cause dogs to become sick is that their owners feed it to them raw. Raw red meat significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal illness. This is because bacteria, cysts and parasites are often present in uncooked meat.

How much raw meat can a dog consume?

For an adult dog Here are a few examples of how much you can feed your canine based on its weight: A 40kg dog will consume roughly 800 - 1200g of raw meat per week. A 20kg canine will consume around 40 - 600g of raw meat per week. A 5kg dog will consume around only 100 - 150g of raw meat per week.

How often can 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.

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