The American Kennel Club (AKC), American Veterinary Medical Association and other groups discourage pet owners from feeding dogs raw or unprocessed meat, eggs and milk. Raw meat and dairy can carry pathogens, like E.coli, listeria and salmonella, which can make pets and people sick or even cause death. 18 дек. 2019 г.
What vets say about raw feeding?
CDC recommends against feeding raw food to dogs and cats because of the risk of illness to the pet as well as to people living in the household.
Why you shouldn't feed your dog raw food?
Compared to cooked diets, raw diets are more likely to be contaminated with bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, which can make your dog seriously ill. But even if your dog doesn't get sick, your pup could shed bacteria into your household, which could then get picked up by another pet or human.
Are raw fed dogs healthier?
Supporters of raw food claim that it offers numerous benefits to dogs, including more energy as well as healthier teeth, skin and coats. Torres says there isn't much evidence proving the benefits of feeding pets raw food, but that there is evidence of the health risks, such as pathogenic bacterial exposure.
Is fresh or raw better for dogs?
A fresh cooked food diet typically consists of human-grade meat (that has been gently cooked), fresh fruits and vegetables. This type of diet is much healthier for your dog and lowers their risk of being malnourished or exposed to food pathogens like with raw diets.
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