Beware of Raw Foods for Your Dog

Despite the best efforts of public health agencies, some dog owners
continue to believe that raw meat safe and beneficial for their
Dogs.

Many people even believe the old superstition that cooked foods are more
difficult to digest than raw food. It is true that there are some structural
Change from the cooking process, but it works the same in favor of the
Digestibility, for example, by partial degradation of the protein structure.

RegardingFeed your dog raw meat, which consist mainly of beef, chicken
and can lamb, your dog will get salmonella or E. coli. and other food poisoning
as you can.

In June of this year's leading manufacturer of dog food were treated
TW Enterprises Inc. of Ferndale, WA. and Aron Pet Food of Abbotsford,
British Columbia, Canada, recalled a series of products, the Salmonella
Contamination.

It has been recently, three human diseases caused bySalmonella
Bacteria in Canada linked to natural pet treats. This is one of several
Incidents in which animals were treated natural Salmonellosis associated with
People in the past six years, including past outbreaks of Salmonella
1999 and 2002.

Subsequently, the Public Health Agency of Canada urged to give people
their pets natural pet treats and / or raw food from animal raw materials
wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water afterDealing with these
Products.

Natural pet treats include various dried or smoked products with animal or
Seafood contents. Animal treats include ears, hooves and hearts from a number
of species. Products can be sold prepackaged or in bulk. Some of these products
can be a source of Salmonella bacteria, which can increase the risk of salmonella
Infections in humans.

Compared to products such as raw chicken, are commercial dog food
relatively safebecause at high temperatures of between eight and cooked
24 hours - a process that kills all bacteria on the product.

Salmonellosis is an infection with Salmonella bacteria. The symptoms of salmonellosis
are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The disease is usually
lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people back without treatment.

For some people, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalization
is required. Young children, the elderly and peoplewith a weakened immune system is a
re more likely have a severe illness.

Completed studies of the Public Health Agency of Canada have confirmed that
some may be contaminated by these products and have shown that these dogs fed
Products can shed Salmonella in their stool for days. A recent study
from the United States also supports these findings.

See the news article and warning the Canadian government in
[http://www.news.gc.ca/cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=159639]

You will hear many people, especially the Internet, to praise
of raw diets. Ask them for their educational credentials or scientific
Evidence. Are you expecting a stunned.

Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Public Health of Canada
warn consumers about the use of raw meat and serving products to their pets.

Here's what the FDA says: "The FDA considersThe feeding of raw meat diet for pets
is not in line with its aim of protecting the public from significant health risks
Risks, "says William Burkholder, DVM, Ph.D., the Food and Drug Administration
Pet food specialist. In addition, he says, raw meat and bones have not all
necessary nutrients that an animal, for example, a dog must be on a daily basis.

Read the article at [http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2004/104_pets.html]

Is it not makeSense to listen to the people who actually know what they are
to do with a stranger on the Internet in comparison?

Avoid raw foods diet for your pets!

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