Observe wolves, foxes, coyotes, cougars, bobcats and lynx in the wild, do they eat anything other than fresh raw meat, organs, bones, skin, wild fruits, veggies and steal eggs from other animals?
It is true that we need to be careful when giving raw food to our dogs and cats because we don’t hunt fresh kill every day. The repeated handling, transportation and storage of raw meat in the industry requires extra caution. Either feed very fresh raw meat from the butcher, or make sure the raw meat was frozen before hand to kill the bacteria. Defrost raw meat in the fridge and keep enough portions for only up to 3 days to ensure food hygiene and safety. Just like raw meat for ourselves, if it smells, looks or feels ‘off’, discard. Even if you cook it, it will still cause stomach upset. It is not worth the risk and agony of food poisoning. If you are really concerned, serve your dog and cat medium-rare meat or cooked meat. It is still way better than processed canned and dry pet food. Misconception #5: Natural or raw pet food is more expensive. If you plan your shopping list for your pet’s raw or natural food diet, you can buy bulk meat or when certain cuts are on sale. Your pet doesn
