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So, I was discussing raw feeding on a corgi forum, and hit a brick wall.
I thought it was a virus, not bacteria, and that freezing eliminates the threat? So that's what I asked and they responded with:Also, it's important to note that there are levels of bacteria in pacific salmon that is very dangerous to dogs. So only feed atlantic salmon. And remember to pick a protein source you will never feed, in case you ever need to do an elimination diet.
are they right? Anyone have any material on this being corect or incorrect.And it is actually a bacteria . An organism called Neorickettsia helminthoeca is often found in salmonids west of the Cascades. This bacterium is what causes salmon poisoning in dogs.
Merck Veterinary Manual