Earlier today I was asked on another thread as to where I got my information about RAW diets. When I replied my vet, a comment was made about if my vet was trained by the Science Diet people.
To me the B.A.R.F. or any raw diet is a fad and here is my logic:
The Centers for Desiese Controll has found that every type of meat does contain at least 1 strain of bacteria.
Sahnonella
E-Coli
Campylobacter
Trichinosis
all can cause severe illness and DEATH ! Thourough cooking is the only way to kill it. Freezing does not ! Labratories preserve these bacteria by freezing. Dogs are 100% susceptable to these bacteria as humans.
Toxoplasma is carried by warm blooded animals and can and is transmitted by undercooked or raw meat. Seizure disorders are on the increase in dogs due to Toxoplasmosis.
Salmonellosis on increase directly linked to raw diet causing gastrointestinal upset, weight loss, and anorexia.
Nutritional problems directly linked are
Low Phosphorus
Low Potassium levels
Bad Calcium to Phosphorus ratios
High concentrations of Zinc
Raw bones can and do splinter also cause broken teeth and other problems
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And lastly Dames fed raw diet while pregnant are producing puppies suffering from calcium deficiency because of the calcium to phosphorus ratios. The puppies are weak, in pain, unable to stand or have abnormal gaits.
These are the findings by the
AAHA American animal hospital association
AVA American Veterinary association
International Natural pet care association
Ontario Veterinary college
and many other reputable institutions of animal health.
AGAIN YOUR CHOICE
To me the B.A.R.F. or any raw diet is a fad and here is my logic:
The Centers for Desiese Controll has found that every type of meat does contain at least 1 strain of bacteria.
Sahnonella
E-Coli
Campylobacter
Trichinosis
all can cause severe illness and DEATH ! Thourough cooking is the only way to kill it. Freezing does not ! Labratories preserve these bacteria by freezing. Dogs are 100% susceptable to these bacteria as humans.
Toxoplasma is carried by warm blooded animals and can and is transmitted by undercooked or raw meat. Seizure disorders are on the increase in dogs due to Toxoplasmosis.
Salmonellosis on increase directly linked to raw diet causing gastrointestinal upset, weight loss, and anorexia.
Nutritional problems directly linked are
Low Phosphorus
Low Potassium levels
Bad Calcium to Phosphorus ratios
High concentrations of Zinc
Raw bones can and do splinter also cause broken teeth and other problems
And lastly Dames fed raw diet while pregnant are producing puppies suffering from calcium deficiency because of the calcium to phosphorus ratios. The puppies are weak, in pain, unable to stand or have abnormal gaits.
These are the findings by the
AAHA American animal hospital association
AVA American Veterinary association
International Natural pet care association
Ontario Veterinary college
and many other reputable institutions of animal health.
AGAIN YOUR CHOICE