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Originally Posted by tryingcake  A couple of sites I found state we should cook the food to get rid of anything unwanted such as samolnella.... but others are saying raw.... what do I believe? Yes - you find anything you want on Google - and most of it is very contradictory. It can lead to confusion. |
The bacteria in raw food is not a problem for dogs. The digestive enzymes in their mouths and stomachs are much more acidic than ours. Also, their digestive tracts are shorter which doesn't allow time for bacteria to colonize in their bodies and make them sick. Dogs have been eating raw meat since the beginning of their existence and people have been feeding them raw meat for decades without problems.
Here is a helpful link for reading:
Myths About Raw: Will the bacteria in raw meat hurt my dog?