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	Raw Meat Debate – Should You Feed it to Your Dog? - PetPlace.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Proponents of raw meat argue that many commercial pet foods contain numerous toxins that impair the health of the animal, such as sodium nitrate, artificial flavorings and other impurities.
		The raw meat diets used in the comparison were well researched and carefully balanced – a big assumption because many people do not have the nutritional experience to formulate such diets.
		Even so, the comparison showed that raw meat had significant risks: “The results of the small number of diets analyzed here indicated that there are clearly nutritional and health risks associated with feeding raw food diets.
	www.petplace.com /articles/artShow.asp?artID=3723 (1152 words)

	Raw Meat diet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Raw meat is high in fat - this could also be accomplished with olive oil added to their diet, without the risk of illnesses associated with raw meat.
		Unfortunately, the raw meat diet manufacturers and authors of books providing home-made diet recipes base their opinions on the concept of what they assume is the "wild dog diet".
		A few of the disorders caused by feeding raw meat are; Nutritional Secondary Hyperparahtyroidism (parathy gland) and kidney failure due to the inability of the kidney to remove high amounts of phosphorous from the body.
	www.pheasanttracks.com /nutrition/raw_meat_diet.htm (4952 words)

	How to Buy Meat
		Also consider the amount of meat that can be stored in the freezer, the amount of raw meat that can be used within a few days of purchase, and the kinds of cuts and quality preferred.
		Meat that has passed Federal inspection for wholesomeness is stamped with a round purple mark, "U.S. INSP'D and P'S'D." The mark is put on carcasses and major cuts, so it might not appear on such cuts as roasts and steaks.
		Meat from older sheep is called yearling mutton or mutton and, if it is graded, these words will be stamped on the meat along with the shield-shaped grade mark.
	www.ams.usda.gov /howtobuy/meat.htm (3058 words)

	FDA ISSUES SAFETY GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF RAW MEAT FOR PET DIETS
		The draft guidance was prompted by the increased use of raw meat foods for carnivorous and omnivorous companion and captive non-companion animals by owners who may not be aware of the safety and nutritional issues involved, and to protect pet owners and pets from risks involving food safety and nutritional deficiency.
		However, the new trend is toward use of raw meat diets for companion and captive non-companion animals by owners who may not be as aware of the potential for harm.
		Although objective data derived specifically from commercial raw meat pet foods are sparse, the potential for risk to public health from such products is significant given the microbiological results from studies of ingredients that could compose such products, and the limited sampling of commercial raw pet foods.
	www.fda.gov /bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2002/ANS01183.html (496 words)

	Raw meat diets spark concern - January 15, 2005
		While high-performance dogs, such as racing Greyhounds and sled dogs, have been fed raw meat diets for years, the trend to feed raw meat to companion dogs is new.
		I just think that it would be a disservice for a veterinarian to give any recommendation for the safety of dogs and their owners (except to not feed raw meat to pets).
		She thinks clients who are thinking about feeding raw (meat), however, can be swayed fairly easily, just by basic education.
	www.avma.org /onlnews/javma/jan05/050115ww.asp (567 words)

	Raw Meat Diet - not recommended (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Feeding raw chicken that's been processed at a plant is not the same as the animal killing it fresh, of course.
		Evidence for the risk of feeding raw human-grade meat must be inferred from studies in humans because of the inability to track animal cases.
		While that does not directly address the feeding of raw meat diets it is hard for me to understand why pet foods are knocked by some people who favor the diets that were prevalent when dogs lived closer to ten or twelve years and a fourteen year-old cat was thought to be ancient.
	www.vetinfo.com /drawmeat.html (4368 words)

	Bouvier - Raw Meat Diet [Tristan's Story]
		I recently lost a patient that was eating a "BARF" raw meat diet and that is why I am writing this article.
		This patient was eating a raw meat diet and dogs that get tuberculosis tend to be those that on farms eat the leftovers from butchering.
		Since that case, I have gone back and done research on food borne pathogens and am again convinced that raw meat diets not only expose our pets to food borne pathogens, but since we are preparing the food, we are exposed as well.
	www.bogartsdaddy.com /bouvier/Health/raw_meat_tristans_story.htm (1102 words)

	Focus On: Hot Dogs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The definition of "meat" was amended in December 1994 to include any "meat" product that is produced by advanced meat/bone separation machinery.
		This meat is comparable in appearance, texture, and composition to meat trimmings and similar meat products derived by hand.
		A paste-like and batter-like meat product produced by forcing beef or pork bones, with attached edible meat, under high pressure through a sieve or similar device to separate the bone from the edible meat tissue.
	www.fsis.usda.gov /Fact_Sheets/Hot_Dogs/index.asp (1191 words)

	Food Safety for . . . Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Lovers! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cook ground meat to at least 160 °F. Ground poultry should be cooked to 165 °F. Cook roasts and steaks to an internal temperature of at least 145 °F for medium rare or to 160 °F for medium.
		Don't use sauce that was used to marinate raw meat, poultry, or seafood on cooked foods, unless you boil it before applying.
		Never taste marinade or sauce that was used to marinate raw meat, poultry, or seafood unless it was heated to the boiling point first.
	www.fightbac.org /food_safety.cfm (856 words)

	Scotsman.com News - The latest diet fad- but is raw meat healthy? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		However, while dishes such as sushi and steak tartare - raw mince - have been served as delicacies in British restaurants for decades, health and safety professionals believe the consumption of raw meat on a wider scale could be potentially fatal.
		"The principal benefits we get from meat are protein and the minerals zinc and iron, all of which you will get from cooked meat without any of the risk that could come from consuming raw meat," she said.
		An advocate of alternative medicine and natural living, Mr Loren explains on his site that the idea of "humans eating a raw meat diet is one that takes a great deal of understanding, because it is so contrary to politically and medically correct thinking".
	news.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=652632005 (1129 words)

	Trichinellosis Fact Sheet \| Division of Parasitic Diseases \| CDC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		If you eat raw or undercooked meats, particularly bear, pork, wild feline (such as a cougar), fox, dog, wolf, horse, seal, or walrus, you are at risk for trichinellosis.
		Treatment should begin as soon as possible and the decision to treat is based upon symptoms, exposure to raw or undercooked meat, and laboratory test results.
		Cook meat products until the juices run clear or to an internal temperature of 170 o F. Freeze pork less than 6 inches thick for 20 days at 5 o F to kill any worms.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dpd/parasites/trichinosis/factsht_trichinosis.htm (682 words)

	Blakkatz Naturally Reared American Shorthairs and Your Source for Information on Natural Cat Care
		Saying that there is no scientific substantiation for raw meat diets for dogs and cats is akin to saying that there is no scientific substantiation that a squirrel should eat nuts and seeds.
		They note that "raw meat diets" have the potential to be unbalanced, but fail to mention that no raw diet proponent worth his or her salt would ever advocate a diet that consists of only raw meat and that is not balanced with a calcium source, organs, and a few essential supplements.
		Certain species of tapeworm can be found in raw meat and passed on to a pet who ingests the meat.
	www.blakkatz.com /myths.html (2271 words)

	Are Raw Meat and Dairy Products Safe for Pets?
		I got a letter from a member saying that, after posting to a discussion list that she feeds raw meat to her pets, she was warned in the direst of terms about risks such as salmonella, e.
		I never use ground meats; the contaminants are on the surface of the meat, so when the meat is ground it is spread all through the resulting mixture.
		There are dogs and cats (and people) who contract salmonella and other illnesses from raw meat and dairy products (and many of them who contract them from contaminated cooked foods), and it's possible that your pet might succumb as well.
	www.caberfeidh.com /Safe.htm (1046 words)

	Second Chance Ranch: Raw Meat: Myths
		In addition, raw meat is very high in fat.
		Not only is raw meat high in fat, but the pancreas is made to produce enzymes.
		Truth: Dogs in the wild (which is the basis of the raw meat argument) do not eat dairy.
	www.secondchanceranch.org /training/raw_meat/myths.html (957 words)

	Alternatives for Animal Health \| Food Safety and Feeding Raw Meat to Animals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Isn’t raw meat dangerous to my pet?” We’ve all read news articles about food-borne illness caused by these or other organisms, where people became ill, usually with diarrhea, or rarely, died, from eating something that was undercooked.
		To get a logical perspective on this perceived danger to your dog or cat eating raw meat, it’s important to remember who they are.
		During slaughter, the meat processors work to prevent this, and inspections are done to minimize the chances of bacterial contamination.
	alt4animals.com /nutrition_safety.htm (635 words)

	Kevin's Ramblings: Eating raw meat
		You also forget that in many cultures which raw meat is a DAILY part of their diet, they are introduced to it from birth (mothers milk) not at 30-something years old.
		From early man who ate raw meat, got tapeworms, then spread it to the animals which ate their dead bodies.
		number one reason raw meat can't be bad...enzymes from raw meat are in everyone-passed down in the womb and through breastfeeding, its been proven that basically the more enzymes you have the healthier you are..
	blog.kevinmeltzer.com /archives/000299.html (2901 words)

	Amazon.com: Raw Meat: DVD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		But with RAW MEAT, it appears as if the filmmakers can't decide if they want to create a DRAMATIC horror film or a COMICAL one, and the result is a work that seems like two disparate films that have been intercut into one.
		And even though the comedic aspects of RAW MEAT don't fit well with its more ghoulish qualities, the performance of Donald Pleasence--best known to genre fans as Dr. Loomis in the HALLOWEEN films--in the role of the sardonic police inspector is hilariously excellent.
		Yet in spite of its aesthetic shallowness, the previously obscure RAW MEAT has gained an inexplicable degree of cult status in recent years, and it therefore may be of minor interest to hard-core horror aficionados.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009PY41?v=glance (2916 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		However, consumers need to continue to handle and prepare irradiated meat and poultry as they would other raw products because some bacteria, especially spoilage organisms, are not destroyed by irradiation, and bacteria from other foods can cross-contaminate irradiated foods.
		Ensuring consumer choice, USDA is requiring that irradiated meat and meat products bear the radura international symbol for irradiation, which appears below, and a statement that the product was treated by irradiation.
		For unpackaged meat products that do not have labels, the statement and logo must be displayed at the point of sale to consumers.
	www.usda.gov /news/releases/1999/12/0486 (405 words)

	Is Feeding Raw Meat To Pets Healthy?
		Why are a growing number of people making raw meat a part of the daily diet for some family members when health experts say that even handling raw meat can have some health risks?
		Janine Adams is part of a new breed of pet owners who swear that uncooked meats and veggies keep their four-legged pets fit.
		The concerns are because raw meat is often laden with bacteria that can be passed from pet to people.
	www.enzymeuniversity.com /artman/publish/printer_89.shtml (591 words)

	Q&A Archives - Raw Meat
		Perhaps you are familiar with safe-handling of meat techniques, such as never thawing meat at room temperature, washing hands and any surfaces that come into contact with raw meat, cooking meat to a minimum of 160 degrees Farenheit, and never leaving meat out too long, to only name a few.
		The USDA is now recommending cooking hamburgers at home with a meat thermometer to insure that meat temperatures reach 160 degrees F. Some bacteria have become resistant to measures listed in safety guidelines and can produce growth right in your refrigerator or are not wholly destroyed when cooked-especially if undercooked or not cooked evenly.
		The most overlooked problem with feeding your pets a raw meat diet is that these bacteria can also be transmitted to people, even with animals that do not show any clinical signs of illness (they are "carriers").
	www.petservice.com /ask_the_vet/article_archive/rawmeat.html (1551 words)

	Your Animal's Health -- with Dr. Wendell O. Belfield (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Because of these positive changes, it was hypothesized, by some, since the pets responded positively to raw meat diets and since the early ancestors had consumed their meat raw, then this is natural for the domestic dog and cat.
		These animals have difficulty utilizing raw meat diets, a manifestation of this is vomiting.
		As a veterinary practitioner for thirty-seven years and a veterinary meat inspector for seven years, I, in good conscience, cannot recommend raw meat diets to my clients.
	www.belfield.com /article11.html (1023 words)

	Feline Instincts tm Natural Cat and Dog Food - The Premier Nutritional Raw Meat Diet for Cats and Dogs
		We've always believed that their lives should be as natural and healthy as we can provide and we clearly believe in the importance of a cat food that is as close as possible to what nature designed them to eat.
		ALL cats, domestic and wild, were born to eat raw meats.
		A nutritionally balanced raw meat diet has been beneficial for various feline illnesses such as; CRF (Chronic Renal Failure), Feline Diabetes, IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease), FUS (crystals in urine and blockages), throwing up any commercial cooked foods and in some cases has even helped to put cancer in remission in combination with holistic veterinarian's remedies.
	www.felineinstincts.com (959 words)

	Raw Meat Diet - not recommended
		meat to eliminate toxoplasmosis, salmonellosis and E. coli infections.
		If pet owners were willing to accept mortality rates similar to wild canines for their pets there would be a lot fewer long term disorders of any type, not just food related ones.
		People ate raw meat for a long time (and still do, sometimes with no problems) but I'm not going to take chances with this, personally.
	www.vetinfo4dogs.com /drawmeat.html (4485 words)

	Raw Meat and Poultry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Raw meat and poultry are high in protein and other essential minerals and nutrients.
		Cross contamination occurs when raw food or surfaces used to prepare raw food come in contact with cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw.
		· Use a meat thermometer to ensure that all meat and poultry is cook thoroughly.
	www.eatwelleatsafe.ca /inhome/rawfd.htm (205 words)

	The Feline Future Cat Food Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The favourite meat choice for the transition period is chicken and/or turkey.
		Although we recommend feeding a variety of meats, temporary limitation in meat choices during the transition period is acceptable.
		Muscle and organ meats are the most essential foods for the cat, and special care should be applied when selecting them.
	www.felinefuture.com /products (1500 words)

	Raw Paleo Diets Which Include Raw Animal Foods: Raw Meat, Raw Fish, Raw Dairy
		Raw diary is fully legal in at least 23 states, and partially legal in many others.
		Please do not write to me asking for information on raw dairy or raw meat sources elsewhere than in Pennsylvania; while there are many, I know of none personally (except that if you live near a Whole Foods or Fresh Fields store, go there for organic, grass-fed meats..
		However, a number of folks in the raw foods world had also begun expressing doubts about the quality (mainly: are they truly unheated?) of Cascadian Farms (CF) berries, largely because of fears that quality control may have been compromised by their recent purchase by General Mills.
	www.rawpaleodiet.org (4861 words)

	The Advertiser: Raw meat - a gift fit for a President (archived) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Presented to Bush during an official visit to Washington in July, during which Mr Kirchner secured US support for a new international loan program, the lamb was transferred to the General Services Administration, presumably for distribution to government cafeterias or charity.
		Unfortunately, there is no record of what actually became of the meat or whether there was any connection between it and the sheep responsible for a $US214 ($304) grey wool poncho that Mr Kirchner and his wife also gave to the first family during the visit.
		Under US law, almost all gifts to the president and his top aides - from the most humble to the most extravagant - must be reported.
	www.theadvertiser.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5936,10329366^1702,00.html (578 words)

	Raw Meat Diet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Now, what about the RAW issue? This is quite simple, wolves did not invent fire. No animal NATURALLY eats cooked meats. Dogs have a short digestive tract designed to process raw meat. It is made so that food moves through quickly, too quickly for bacteria to develop.
		As long as you use common sense when feeding a raw diet to your pet, the chances of either of you becoming ill from raw meat are extremely small.
		It is recommended that you use hot, soapy water to wash your hands, wash your pet's dish, and keep your counter top areas and utensils clean.
	taywoodcavaliers.homestead.com /BARF.html (869 words)

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