Pet owners consider raw meat or fish to be the best treat for their pets. If cats are in a hurry to be pampered with fish, then dogs are more often pampered with meat, but this is wrong.
According to experts, raw meat should not be included in a dog's diet. The reason is that unprocessed products can infect the dog with superbugs.
The problem was worked on by employees of the University of Bristol, and the results of the study were published in the scientific journal Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
Research details
Scientists have concluded that a dog's diet, consisting largely of raw meat, can serve as a source of infection with Escherichia coli bacteria.
These microorganisms are known to be resistant to existing antibiotics.
It is known from the details that the scientists involved purebred domestic dogs in the study.
Surveys of owners about their diet and tests taken from their pets revealed a link between food and the presence of E. coli in the body.
Previous studies have shown that this type of bacteria is transmitted from animals to humans.
Conclusion of scientists
Researchers do not recommend feeding raw meat to pets. It is not the safest diet for dogs and their owners.
If necessary, take precautions when choosing food.
