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Is feeding my dog raw meat safe? What are the health risks involved?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female

should i feed dogs raw meat for there diet

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 16th, 2018

It is not recommended to feed raw meat. Here is some important information that will show you why: https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/FAQs/Pages/Raw-Pet-Foods-and-the-AVMA-Policy-FAQ.aspx https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/Raw-or-Undercooked-Animal-Source-Protein-in-Cat-and-Dog-Diets.aspx https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/121015l.aspx

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