A Portuguese study sought to find out if raw dog food could be a source of Salmonella and/or E. coli, specifically strains that show resistance to critical antibiotics such as colistin. E. coli was detected in all 14 samples produced by two international brands. Furthermore, 71 percent of these samples, primarily those from products containing poultry, contained multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates.
Our study demonstrates that raw frozen foods for dogs carry clinically important MDR bacteria.” C. Marisa R. Almeida, PhD
Source: IDSE, June 10, 2022. Link.
Also see: Burst the myths about raw food diets for dogs and cats, AHD, April 5, 2022. Link. Raw feeding isn’t new, but it is widely misunderstood. This author looks at five common falsehoods about feeding dogs and cats a raw food diet. He touts the raw dietary option as one of the more nutritionally beneficial choices BUT also acknowledges challenges.