Is it ok to eat raw meat

What meat can you eat raw?

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You can eat any meat raw. Indeed, some Raw-Animal-Foodists eat every kind of raw meat imaginable. While there are some concerns as regards raw shellfish, these fears are generally misplaced.

Is it ok to give cats raw meat to eat?

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Yes, be sure to rinse well. However, if your cats have never had raw chicken before they may or may not eat it. I would boil the chicken and it will cook as it thaws. Be sure to take out any bones if you give it to them cooked. Get some cat…

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Cats are carnivores. Take a close look in their mouth and observe their teeth. These are designed for cutting and puncturing flesh. Their stomach is well equipped with an overabundance of hydrochloric acid specifically utilized for the rapi…

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I have an African Grey is it OK if he eats raw hamburger meat once in a while?

Q: He was on my sholder when I was cooking and he run down my arm eating it raw. I know that some birds eat meat. Most of the time it is cooked.

A: One instance will probably not kill him, but the reason people don’t eat raw meat is the same reason birds shouldn’t: we cook meat to kill the bacteria in it. You can give him occasional bits of cooked, unsalted, lean meat (for example, chicken or fish), but it shouldn’t be a large part of his diet.

Is it ok for my chihuahua to eat raw hamburger meat?

Q: Best answer to the one i think is bestand informative and helpfulalso, what do i feed in the mornings besides kibble?for lunch?

A: Raw hamburger meat alone will not be nutritionally balanced. If you want to feed a completel raw diet, there are some things you need to know beforehand:A raw diet consists purely of 80% meat, 10% bone, and 10% organs. The idea is to feed a species appropriate diet, one that wolves eat in the wild. I personally don’t feed vegetables because dogs are carnivores, but if you do just make sure it doesn’t make up more than 10% of the diet. You feed RAW meat, RAW organs, and RAW bone. The rule of thumb is to feed 2-3% of your dog’s body weight, depending on his/her activity level. You get your meat from the butcher, the grocery store, etc. Asian markets tend to have a lot of good items. Raw is as expensive as you make it. We generally try to stay under $2/lb, and for some people it ends up being cheaper than kibble. Half of the organ allotment (5%) should be liver, and the other half should be another organ (pancreas, thymus, spleen, kidney). Heart and lung don’t count as organ because they don’t secrete, but you can feed it as a muscle meat. As for bones, all RAW poultry bones and rabbit bones are edible. Cooked bones are always a no-no, no matter what diet you’re feeding. Raw bones are soft and pliable and are perfectly fine. Pork bones are edible as well, depending on the size of your dog. Beef bones (and lamb/venison/etc bones) are not recommended because they’re very dense and can wreck your dog’s teeth. However, if they’re nicely covered with meat, then it’s fine for your dog to eat them (but take the bone away after the meat is gone). Weight-bearing bones (hooves, legs, etc) are especially dense and I don’t recommend them, especially if your dogs are chew-crazy.Most beginning raw feeders stick with chicken for the first couple weeks so that their systems adjust to raw. After that, progress slowly to organs and other proteins. Liver and other organs are VERY rich and can cause runny poop if they are given too soon. Pork and lamb also tend to be rich. The key to raw feeding in the beginning is to take it easy and slow. If you don’t want to switch your dog cold turkey, then feed kibble in the morning and raw at night (or vice versa) and slowly decrease the amount of kibble while increasing the amount of raw.I get almost all my meat from Asian markets for under $1.50/lb. Do-it-yourself raw is always cheaper than pre-made raw. Some premade raw brands include Nature’s Variety, Stella & Chewy, Primal, and Bravo. You can also get meat for free if you have friends who hunt. Make sure to freeze meat for at least 2 weeks to kill off parasites if the meat you’re feeding is fresh-killed meat (if it’s from hutners). I also recommend buying in bulk. Do you have any local raw-feeder co-ops in your area? There are many online raw suppliers as well, but shipping can get expensive, depending on where you live. Here’s a list of some online raw suppliers. The more you buy, the less you pay for shipping (generally). It also helps to have a large chest freezer to store meat. Meat lasts indefinitely in the freezer (dogs don’t care about freezer burn), so it’s good to stock up during hunting/holiday season when meat is cheap.West Coast:www.greentripe.comwww.crestonvalleymeats.comwww.wholefoods4pets.comwww.socalbarf.comEast Coast:www.hare-today.comwww.prey4pets.comwww.aplaceforpaws.comwww.mypetcarnivore.comAs for actual feeding time, you can either feed on a towel (train your dog to keep the meat on the towel), toss the meat outside, or feed inside the crate. Make sure to take proper precautions when handling raw meat. Dogs can handle raw just fine (their systems were meant to handle bacteria), but humans should still wash their hands and wipe down things appropriately. My dog eats the following proteins regularly: beef, chicken, turkey, duck, eggs, salmon, sardines, venison, lamb, and rabbit.Feeding raw does take more time than dumping kibble into a bowl, but I enjoy watching my dog eat species appropriate food. I love meat shopping for my dog and knowing the fact that she’s eating something so healthy and appropriate. If you have any questions, feel free to email me.EDITMost vets do not condone raw because they don’t know much about dog nutrition. In addition, vet schools are usually sponsored by Hill’s (the company that owns Science Diet) so they think Science Diet and other kibble brands are the best for your dog.As for pork, trichinosis is no longer a concern, even when raw. And as for parasites, as long as you freeze meat (if it’s wild game/foul) for a couple weeks, you should be fine. Meat bought from the grocery store/butcher does not need to be frozen for 2-3 weeks before serving (although all your meat should always be frozen when not being served)EDIT2You can feed both kibble and raw, as long as they are fed during separate mealtimes (kibble in the morning, raw at night, and vice versa). Cooked and raw digest at different rates. If fed together, the cooked can impede the digestion of the raw and cause bacterial overload.To ease some fears of raw myths, check out this site:www.rawfed.com/myths

My ferret won’t eat raw meat! Is that ok?

Q: I have been told to feed him raw meat because he needs it. He doesn’t seem to think so and will not touch anything raw!He isn’t skinny or unwell and is playful, so does it really matter or not?

A: No worries! Ferrets don’t Need to eat raw meat. A good quality ferret chow has all the protein they need. Some ferrets even get used to a certain brand of kibbles and won’t eat any other brand. This often happens with older fertz. Just remember to limit treats — most of them have sugar and/ or fruit. One of mine likes chopped dates, the other likes Yogies. They only get one or two pieces every once in a while. However, ferrets are Carnivores. Just because they have a sweet tooth doesn’t mean it’s good for them. If you want to give them a varied diet, you could experiment with chopped up boiled eggs or even chicken baby food.Bottom line, your ferret sounds like he is healthy and happy. He’s fine without the meat – raw or cooked.