Raw chicken wing

[KellyV]

Originally Posted by tammy8833

i would never give my dogs any chicken bones cooked or not.
i thought raw meat was bad for dogs, people etc...?? because of bacteria ans such, am i wrong, or is that just for people?

As much as we love our dogs, they are not people in any way shape or form. Their digestive system is able to process many more bacterias than we ever could... I once read that some dogs are actually carriers for salmonella, can pass it in their feces and never once suffer any ill effects.

Their digestion is a lot quicker and more effective than ours. Bacteria doesn't have as much of a chance to colonize and multiply in their stomach. While some dogs may get sick from eating a raw diet, there are plenty that benefit from it. Pixie has been eating complete raw food (lamb, venison, chicken, turkey, fish, etc) since she was 4 months old. She'll be a year next month. Never once have I had any problems with her getting sick. I don't have to worry about figuring out what kibble is the best or worry about contaminated batches... I know EXACTLY what she is getting.... She's eating what is natural for dogs and wolves to eat.

I'm completely comfortable with feeding her completely raw, uncooked meat and bones (as is my vet!!)

Some websites with a bit of info:
Raw Learning
Raw4Dogs Links
Raw Connections

There's also a number of books on the subject. I'm sure they can borrowed from a local library or purchased online.

[KellyV]

Oops. Double post!

[luvdorkyyorkies]

I occasionally feed raw hamburger and readily feed venison.
I never feed chicken unless fully cooked either. If its a chicken breast absolutely.........feed it cooked. I am concerned about chicken bones. They are sharp, they without a doubt cause internal damage to the intestines. Salmonella..........yep Im concerned about that too. Only though if its older chicken. I just never feed my yorkies raw chicken. I sure would not eat it unless starving.
Just putting in my two cents. That is all it is.

[BambieBaby]

Originally Posted by KellyV

As much as we love our dogs, they are not people in any way shape or form. Their digestive system is able to process many more bacterias than we ever could... I once read that some dogs are actually carriers for salmonella, can pass it in their feces and never once suffer any ill effects.

Their digestion is a lot quicker and more effective than ours. Bacteria doesn't have as much of a chance to colonize and multiply in their stomach. While some dogs may get sick from eating a raw diet, there are plenty that benefit from it. Pixie has been eating complete raw food (lamb, venison, chicken, turkey, fish, etc) since she was 4 months old. She'll be a year next month. Never once have I had any problems with her getting sick. I don't have to worry about figuring out what kibble is the best or worry about contaminated batches... I know EXACTLY what she is getting.... She's eating what is natural for dogs and wolves to eat.

I'm completely comfortable with feeding her completely raw, uncooked meat and bones (as is my vet!!)

Some websites with a bit of info:
Raw Learning
Raw4Dogs Links
Raw Connections

There's also a number of books on the subject. I'm sure they can borrowed from a local library or purchased online.

Very well said. It's good to keep ourselves informed.