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Originally Posted by pstinard  Hi, at the risk of getting caught in the crossfire, the studies reported in this link basically compare food that has been cooked to death (by canning) compared to foods that are cooked a short period of time (say, by baking). Brief cooking times are not going to destroy significant amounts of essential amino acids. I would not feed raw pork to man or beast. As far as bones go, many (but not all) Yorkies have dental problems and would be at risk for cracked teeth if given bones. It might be fine for some people, but I'm not going to give my Bella animal bones... |
I know a lot of people who "gently" cook their foods in order to feel comfortable about feeding meats to their dog. Some feel better about rehydrating a dehydrated food also.
Genetics keeps popping up and I'm no scientist or DNA specialist so I can neither prove nor deny that claim. What I can most definitely say without a shadow of a doubt as I have experienced it first hand, I brushed Teegy's teeth every day when he was on kibble and he got plaque. The chewing of a raw meaty bone of any kind actually does push the gums up and cleans all along and under the gum line, his teeth have never been cleaner. I have a friend who had an older dog who switched him to raw due to joint health and concerns about weight loss. He thrived and within a couple of weeks they noticed the coat was better he gained weight and his teeth were cleaner.
There is a very large yahoo raw feeding group out there if any of you fancied a wee nosy just to see some info showing that it happens and it's safe and has been done for years. What do you think dogs and cats ate before the invention of kibble or canned food.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/