The most significant risk of raw diets is from food-borne infectious disease. Illness and death in cats and dogs, and in their owners, have been caused by pathogens found in raw pet diets. Although such pathogens can contaminate cooked diets as well, the risk is significantly higher for raw foods. 2 янв. 2019 г.
Do UK vets recommend raw diet?
You do need to know that the raw food you choose is good enough for your dog. In the UK, vets and owners can easily source complete and balanced ready-prepared frozen raw food meals, formulated to the same European standards as the other pet foods we find in our supermarkets and veterinary surgeries.
Why do vets not recommend raw diets?
Raw diets, especially raw meat diets, are not recommended because of the risk for salmonellosis and other infections that can affect pets and their owners.
What do vets think of raw food diet for dogs?
The following is American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA's) position statement on raw diets: “AVMA discourages the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal-source protein that has not first been subjected to a process to eliminate pathogens because of the risk of illness to cats and dogs, as well as humans.”
Is raw meat good for dogs UK?
Raw meaty bones are a complex source of biologically balanced minerals and ideal for your dog's mental and dental health.
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