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hey guys. just got another email from the same vet who set me the email on the risks of fixing your dog. this one is in regards to a raw diet. just thought you may find it interesting.
From: Dr Andrew Jones
Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed
Website: Pet Health And Pet Care With Dr. Andrew Jones: The Online Vet
Hello Todd,
Re: Is Feeding Raw worth the RISKS?
////////////////////////////////////////////////////
A cheery Hello to you and your furry friends
this morning.
The whole Raw Food debate.
As I was waiting for an emergency to come in last
night, I spent some time reading one of my Veterinary publications.
Which talked about the RISKS of feeding RAW.
Here are the claims:
Little scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of these diets.
Scientific evidence of potential animal and public health risks in
feeding raw meats outweigh any perceived benefits.
Risks from bacterial pathogens ( ie Salmonella, E.Coli) present in
raw meats for both pets fed these diets, and for pet owners.
Pets fed raw meats can shed potential bacterial pathogens in their
stool thereby acting as a source of potentially significant zoonotic
infections.
Pets fed Raw are at risk of intestinal obstruction if the diet
includes bones.
And here is the WARNING to people like me:
If veterinarians do recommend raw meat diets for pets under their
care they should be aware of potential liability concerns should a
pet or pet owner become ill due to feeding raw.
The Basic Summary-
DON't advise pet owners feed raw- it has BIG health risks, and you
could get sued.
Instead advise that pet owners feed our OH so safe,
ALL in one, nutritious ( proven scientifically) Kibble.
-------------------------
WOW
-------------------------
So what do I think?
That there are limited risks to feeding Raw, but an educated Pet
Owner can minimize them.
First to yourself- Wash EVERYTHING well- and use some common sense.
If you are cutting up raw meat, wash your hands before putting them
in your mouth.
Wash your counters and utensils.
Grind up bones IF you are to feed them. This will provide the Calcium
benefit, without risking obstruction.
Freeze the meat first, and have it defost overnight in your fridge.
Another option which even I use, is pre-packaged frozen raw.
In my unscientific observation of pets being fed Raw food, they are
Healthier than MOST of the pets on the commercial dry kibble.
Cleaner teeth.
Shinier coats.
More energy.
Less frequent trips to the Veterinarian.
-------------------------
So WHAT do I advise?
-------------------------
That you decide for yourself if the 'risks' outweigh the benefits.
I am firmly of the belief that our pets BENEFIT from being fed a
variety of foods- including some Raw.
I feed Raw once or twice a week to my dog.
IF you are wanting to KNOW more about feeding Raw,
or just about HOW you can be feeding your pet healthier At Home
diets- including diets for certain health conditions such as
Allergies, you should check out my Pet Food Secrets here:
Pet Health And Pet Care With Dr. Andrew Jones: The Online Vet
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////
P.S. After reading the article even I was a little more concerned
about Raw- and when this company talked about their fancy pants
NEW antioxidant filled Dry Kibble even I could see How it would be
'safer' to advise feeding it.
I likely won't be getting sued for advising that you keep feeding
the same old same old.
But then that is their strategy.
Scare you from advising to feed an alternative,
and then have you feed their product.
Ultimately it's up to you as a Pet owner to decide what is BEST
for your pet- regardless of what I or a Pet Food Company says.
To educate yourself on the Pros and Cons of feeding Raw, check
this out.
Pet Health And Pet Care With Dr. Andrew Jones: The Online Vet
P.P.S. I am continuing to feed Raw to my dog Lewis- and he
LOVES it
From: Dr Andrew Jones
Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed
Website: Pet Health And Pet Care With Dr. Andrew Jones: The Online Vet
Hello Todd,
Re: Is Feeding Raw worth the RISKS?
////////////////////////////////////////////////////
A cheery Hello to you and your furry friends
this morning.
The whole Raw Food debate.
As I was waiting for an emergency to come in last
night, I spent some time reading one of my Veterinary publications.
Which talked about the RISKS of feeding RAW.
Here are the claims:
Little scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of these diets.
Scientific evidence of potential animal and public health risks in
feeding raw meats outweigh any perceived benefits.
Risks from bacterial pathogens ( ie Salmonella, E.Coli) present in
raw meats for both pets fed these diets, and for pet owners.
Pets fed raw meats can shed potential bacterial pathogens in their
stool thereby acting as a source of potentially significant zoonotic
infections.
Pets fed Raw are at risk of intestinal obstruction if the diet
includes bones.
And here is the WARNING to people like me:
If veterinarians do recommend raw meat diets for pets under their
care they should be aware of potential liability concerns should a
pet or pet owner become ill due to feeding raw.
The Basic Summary-
DON't advise pet owners feed raw- it has BIG health risks, and you
could get sued.
Instead advise that pet owners feed our OH so safe,
ALL in one, nutritious ( proven scientifically) Kibble.
-------------------------
WOW
-------------------------
So what do I think?
That there are limited risks to feeding Raw, but an educated Pet
Owner can minimize them.
First to yourself- Wash EVERYTHING well- and use some common sense.
If you are cutting up raw meat, wash your hands before putting them
in your mouth.
Wash your counters and utensils.
Grind up bones IF you are to feed them. This will provide the Calcium
benefit, without risking obstruction.
Freeze the meat first, and have it defost overnight in your fridge.
Another option which even I use, is pre-packaged frozen raw.
In my unscientific observation of pets being fed Raw food, they are
Healthier than MOST of the pets on the commercial dry kibble.
Cleaner teeth.
Shinier coats.
More energy.
Less frequent trips to the Veterinarian.
-------------------------
So WHAT do I advise?
-------------------------
That you decide for yourself if the 'risks' outweigh the benefits.
I am firmly of the belief that our pets BENEFIT from being fed a
variety of foods- including some Raw.
I feed Raw once or twice a week to my dog.
IF you are wanting to KNOW more about feeding Raw,
or just about HOW you can be feeding your pet healthier At Home
diets- including diets for certain health conditions such as
Allergies, you should check out my Pet Food Secrets here:
Pet Health And Pet Care With Dr. Andrew Jones: The Online Vet
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////
P.S. After reading the article even I was a little more concerned
about Raw- and when this company talked about their fancy pants
NEW antioxidant filled Dry Kibble even I could see How it would be
'safer' to advise feeding it.
I likely won't be getting sued for advising that you keep feeding
the same old same old.
But then that is their strategy.
Scare you from advising to feed an alternative,
and then have you feed their product.
Ultimately it's up to you as a Pet owner to decide what is BEST
for your pet- regardless of what I or a Pet Food Company says.
To educate yourself on the Pros and Cons of feeding Raw, check
this out.
Pet Health And Pet Care With Dr. Andrew Jones: The Online Vet
P.P.S. I am continuing to feed Raw to my dog Lewis- and he
LOVES it
