Another type of bacteria which could potentially be fatal to a dog when the immune system is compromised is Campylobacter. Campylobacter is a common bacteria that is often the cause of food poisoning in people. Campylobacter can be found in most raw meats, especially poultry, and can also be found in raw milk and even contaminated water. Most healthy people (and dogs) can recover from campylobacter without much incident, however compromised people (and dogs) may not recover well and have episodes of vomiting, listlessness, diarrhea, and can even cause a wide range of ailments not usually considered; including urinary track infections and meningitis, or even death.
This would scare me...talk to your vet and see what your vet thinks about feeding raw versus kibble..I tend to find the vets are the ones I trust..if they think your puppy can eat raw, and that's what you want to feed, go for it, I don't think it's for every dog, or should I say, I know it's not for mine...! |