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» pepperh - Raw meat or cooked?

Hey, I'm new here so if this question has been answered before, please point me to it! I've been cooking chicken for Hobo and giving him all the parts I wouldn't eat. Now I read that dogs should be given raw meat and raw bones. I just made a killer buy on chicken necks!!! Can I/should I give them to him raw or cooked? I also boil the bones to death and start each meal with a bone.
Thanks for any help you can give me.

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» Joy Butler - Raw meat or cooked?

In response to Raw meat or cooked? posted by pepperh:

There are those who believe the Bones and Raw Food diet is good for dogs but I'm not one of them. With raw meat, there is just too much risk of contamination with bacteria, parasites, and protozoan organisms which have the potential to be deadly. Although I do give my dogs raw carrots for treats but never meat. Bones, both cooked AND uncooked, are dangerous as well. There's just too much risk of splintering which can choke a dog, puncture them internally or cause blockages, usually requiring surgery. Below are some links to info about feeding bones, raw meat, and homemade foods to dogs. One is on the American Veterinary Medical Association site. I cannot, in any way, advise feeding bones or raw meats to dogs. With so many other options, why risk it?

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan05/...

http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm...

http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm...

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