Scientists have found a strong association between dogs excreting ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli and feeding them a raw diet. E. coli, which can lead to food poisoning, is also the United Kingdom’s ...
You've likely heard about raw food diets for dogs. The theory is - since dogs are derived from wolves - eating uncooked meat is natural. But is it really good for them? "We think it's a fad right now, ...
A new study has found that feeding dogs uncooked meat increases their risk of excreting E. coli that is resistant to a widely-used antibiotic, thereby increasing the potential that the bacteria will ...
Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science.View full profile Beccy holds a PhD in ...
In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the potential role of the increasingly popular ‘raw meat-based diets (RMBDs)’ as reservoirs and human and pet ...
Some pet dogs are gaining attention on TikTok thanks to their owners who are feeding them a raw-style food diet. Kayla Kowalski, a certified canine nutritionist (CertCN) from Phoenix, Arizona, has ...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has analyzed the risk to dogs and cats from eating contaminated raw pet food and the impact on the people who feed them such products. Raw pet food has become ...
We know that dogs love to sneak a piece of meat from our plates. But a corner of TikTok has taken this gesture one step further: Dog parents on the app are broadcasting themselves filling puzzle bowls ...
DEAR PET TALK: I have been reading about feeding my dog a “raw food” diet. I know what that is for humans, but what does that mean for my dog? — DOG LOVER DEAR DOG LOVER: Raw food is fine for you ...
Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, DVM, is the lead veterinarian at Senior Tail Waggers and director of Kingsgate Animal Hospital. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Whittenburg has had research published ...
Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. Like many pet guardians who ...
When Wendy Lewis finds a road-killed deer on the side of the road, she hauls it home, skins it, chops it up and feeds it to her dogs. She'd love to leave the carcass out in the yard and let the dogs ...