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What is classed as raw dog food?

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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. 24 нояб. 2020 г.


What counts as raw food?

Think uncooked, unprocessed, mostly organic foods. Your staples: raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sprouted grains. Some eat unpasteurized dairy foods, raw eggs, meat, and fish. Your food can be cold or even a little bit warm, as long as it doesn't go above 118 degrees.

Is kibble a raw food?

Raw diets consist of organ & muscle meats, bones, and other animal parts. Dogs on a raw diet can also eat raw eggs, some dairy (like yogurt), and dog-safe fruits, vegetables and grains. Kibble is generally made with grains, protein sources, starches, and fruits & vegetables.

Can I feed my dog raw meat from the supermarket?

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 dog food the same as wet food?

However, the high moisture content in wet food helps dogs feel fuller faster, and can even provide additional hydration for the dog that doesn't drink much water. Raw diets emphasize raw meat, bones, fruits, and vegetables.

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