I just have a comment on bones for now: Carnivores (which include dogs) have a special tough lining in their stomach and duodenum (first part of the intestines). This tough lining is there because carnivores eat prey animals, including bones. So bones tearing the lining of the stomach or intestines isn't very likely, although I'm not saying it never happens. I've learned that anything can happen...but I feel raw bones are safe overall. Carnivores were designed to eat them.
About humans eating raw - as much as we love our dogs, dogs and humans are physically and physiologically different. Humans are omnivores - dogs are carnivores. Our digestive tracts are different in a lot of aspects. With any animal it is important to feed a species-appropriate diet
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