Dogs · Proteins
Can dogs or cats eat raw meat (general)?
Be careful read the fine print
The problem compound: salmonella, E. coli, listeria (bacterial load). For: dogs & cats.
Raw diets are a genuine debate with real tradeoffs — but 'debate' is not 'risk-free.' Household members (kids, elderly, immunocompromised) share the bacterial exposure too.
Symptoms to watch
vomitingdiarrhealethargy
What this looks like when it goes wrong — most exposures stay mild.
Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual + Pet Poison Helpline. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.