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Originally Posted by SweetCuteness  Does anyone know what raw chicken would do to him? Especially after sitting out (in the garbage can) for 12 hours? I'm assuming dogs can get salmonella too, can't they? |
Dogs are not susceptible to certain 'nasties', such as salmonella, as we humans are - regardless of what your vet may tell you. They have enzymes in their mouths that protect them, as do their ancestors, the wolf - perfect for prey model diets. Being out for 12hrs - not a problem. Some dogs prefer their RAW meat a tad on the 'ripe' side
. Mine are more on the finnicky side - probably the whole mamma babying them thing.
Many, many people feed their dogs and cats RAW as a regular diet. I have been feeding RAW for four years, and am convinced the switch from the "better brand" commercial 'foods' literally saved my 12y/o Mozart's life. Abbie seems to be faring well into her 14th month on RAW meat and meaty bones, too.
I agree that it
is time to secure the trash can, however: to save him from getting hold of
cooked chicken bones - which
can harm him. Canines' digestive systems are equipped to digest RAW bones, but COOKED bones can splinter, and tear them up.