I just posted a similar comment in another thread about raw. Believe me, I think to each his own, and am not on a mission. I know it may seem that way, lol.
I believe I am just as likely to be wrong in this as right.
However, I researched raw a year or so ago, and have decided to stick with kibble. I discounted any and all research that was linked to a company who had a product to sell. I spoke with veternarians. (not just mine) The solid, long term information on feeding raw that I found was not enough to convince me. Actually, it scared me. I've had dogs all of my life. So far, I've been fortunate and they've all lived long healthy lives. They all ate kibble. Kirby is getting old and not doing so well, but he's 15, so that is to be expected. Shelby was 15 when she passed...I don't feel the need to switch my dogs to some other diet that is still being researched. Maybe after 20 years of long term study of the effects of raw.
I still remember a quote I read once, I apologize but I don't remember the source, and I'm definitely paraphrasing, as it's been some time.
"What scares me is that people think natural is better. Don't they realize that its natural for a certain percentage of the wolf population to die from salmonella?"
All I ask is that anyone considering this diet
do lots of research before they start. Certainly talk to people who use it and who have used it for a long time. Talk to vets, google RAW and BARF. Ignore retailers claims that it's healthy (of course they are going to tell that). Make your own decision.
I wish you all the best and I truly hope that you have found the wonderful diet many believe it to be.