Post by tomcat on Nov 19, 2012 14:36:12 GMT -5
Is Raw Meat Safe?
Cats' digestive systems are finely tuned to handle things humans can't. Their stomachs have a highly acidic environment, which is an excellent deterrent to ingested bacteria. In the wild, cats sometimes eat some pretty putrid stuff with no ill effects. Wild cats die more often from infection due to injuries than from food poisoning. However, there are steps you can take if you have concerns about salmonella, e coli, or other bacteria.
Avoid packaged supermarket ground beef
Buy "free-range" meat and poultry from a trusted butcher
Add priobiotics (which help maintain intestinal health) to your raw food mix
Always use safe handling procedures, and take up and dispose of uneaten food within 30 minutes
Cats' digestive systems are finely tuned to handle things humans can't. Their stomachs have a highly acidic environment, which is an excellent deterrent to ingested bacteria. In the wild, cats sometimes eat some pretty putrid stuff with no ill effects. Wild cats die more often from infection due to injuries than from food poisoning. However, there are steps you can take if you have concerns about salmonella, e coli, or other bacteria.
Avoid packaged supermarket ground beef
Buy "free-range" meat and poultry from a trusted butcher
Add priobiotics (which help maintain intestinal health) to your raw food mix
Always use safe handling procedures, and take up and dispose of uneaten food within 30 minutes
