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Is raw fermented pet food safe? Can butter cause pancreatitis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 17 lbs

I am aware of a company that advertises their diet of raw meat and dairy as being fermented therefore it is supposedly safer. This company also states that it is completely safe for any pet to consume an all raw fermented milk diet on an ongoing basis. They also say that their diet is rich in good fats such as pastured butter and they specifically add that to their all meat diets. They also make health claims that heavily imply that their diet can cure and prevent disease. Is fermentation safe?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2020

Sorry, but I had to laugh at what you say the company is saying. There is absolutely no scientific proof at all that a raw diet can cure and prevent disease. And of course they would say it's safe, they are trying to sell you their food! Butter is bad for dogs, it's quite fatty and can cause pancreatitis. Do not buy this food. You will be risking getting Chloe and yourself sick from it. You get sick by handing it and since the bacteria like E coli and Salmonella remain on her tongue for hours after eating raw food, her licking you can get you sick.

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