The Myths of Feeding a Raw Diet to our Pets

Last Updated: 19 March 2006

Welcome! This page is dedicated to dispelling some of the many myths about dogs, wolves, and feeding raw meaty bones to
our pets. The original posting of this list of myths is on www.rawfed.com. Each myth has a thorough rebuttal that has been carefully thought through and researched or is still in the process of being
researched, written, reviewed (as well as having its sources checked
and cited).

There are several discussion groups on feeding raw. I encourage you to investigate these.

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Dogs
are omnivores

Wolves eat the
stomach contents of prey

Dogs are too far removed
from wolves to be fed a raw diet

Dogs have adapted to
cooked diets

Dogs live longer today
because of commercial foods

Wolves have
shortened lifespans because of their diet

Millions of dogs safely
eat commercial foods, so why raw?

Raw diets are not
balanced

Bacteria in raw meat is
dangerous to my pet

My pet will get
parasites from the raw meat

Raw-fed dogs pose a
serious health risk to humans

Raw diets vs. the
AAFCO standards

There is no scientific
research to validate raw diets

Feeding raw meat
makes a dog bloodthirsty

I am not knowledgeable
enough to make my dog's food

Raw diets are not
very digestible

Raw diets are
inconvenient and expensive

Different breeds of
dogs need different diets

Because of the risks of
bones, ground raw diets are better

Plenty of premium
kibbles are available, so raw is unnecessary

Home-made, cooked
diets are viable alternatives to raw

Vets are
thoroughly
qualified to dispense nutritional advice

Small dogs and toy
breeds cannot eat raw diets

Carbohydrates are
necessary in dog's diet

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The Myths of Feeding a Raw Diet to our Pets

Last Updated: 19 March 2006

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