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Why does the AVMA say raw feeding is a public health risk?

9/2/2012

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Early in September of 2012 the American Veterinary Medical Association announced a policy about raw/undercooked animal source protien diets for companion animals (aka a raw diet).  In this policy the AVMA discourages feeding raw animal products because of "the risk of illness to cats and dogs as well as humans".

The policy names several pathogenic organisms that can be found on raw animal-source protien: Salmonella, Campylobacter, Clostridium, E. coli, etc.  However, the policy fails to mention some other key information.  Both cats and dogs have an enzyme present in their saliva called lysozyme which neutralizes bacteria and pathogens that is found on raw meat.  The digestive tract is also highly acidic taking care of any pathogens that manage to make it that far.

What about the recent outbreak of Salmonella due to contaminated dry pet food?  49 people across North America were reported as becoming ill from exposure to their pet's packaged dry kibble.  I don't recall every hearing about any humans being affected by salmonella due to feeding their pet raw food.  Common sense would indicate using safe cleaning procedures when preparing raw food for pets, similar to handling raw meat in preparation for our own meals.

The AVMA mission as stated on its website "is to improve animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession". How does this policy support their mission statement when they do not include the risks associated with dry pet foods?  Recall after recall continues to be issued for kibble.  Does the AVMA truly have the best interests of animals in mind or is it a case of wanting to maintain the funding that comes to them by way of the corporate pet food companies?

All in all this policy will have little impact on pet owners who are feeding their pets raw food.

It does appear that the AVMA is compromising the integrity and value of their organization for the continued support of their coprorate sponsorships.  Not a move that is going to gain them any credibility with consumers.



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