Raw pet food - safety advice for your family and pet
It isn’t for us to advise on what food you should or shouldn’t feed your pets, but we do want to make sure that whatever you choose, it’s done safely, so please read and bear in mind the following information.
We know that raw pet food, particularly meat, may contain harmful bacteria which would normally be killed during the cooking process and can cause illness. Feeding raw pet food introduces extra risks, not just to your pet’s health but also to people in your household.
Even with the greatest care, the risk of cross-contamination is much higher with raw pet food compared to other pet food. This is because bacteria such as E.coli or Salmonella could be spread around through contact with the pet food or your pet. If pets become infected, they may pass on these infections to their owners.
For further details regarding reducing risk, storage and hygiene, please go to this link:
Raw pet food | Food Standards Agenc