The reason that many pet owners shift their dogs to a raw food diet is because they want their pets to be healthier.
The last thing that you will want is to have your dog pick up a food borne illness because of its diet.
Many of these food bones illnesses such as salmonella poisoning or e.
coli poisoning happen because the raw meat for dog food that is served is not handled properly.
Proper handling of meats can help you avoid any problems with food borne illnesses in your dog.
Here is a list of things to remember.
oNever let your raw meat stand for longer than two hours.
If you are not going to prepare your dog's meal immediately then make sure that you freeze it or refrigerate it at the least.
Leaving your meat out will allow it to settle into room temperature making the warm moist environment perfect for culturing bacteria and parasites.
oOne of the biggest culprits of food borne illnesses is salmonella.
Chicken meat has a much higher rate of being contaminated with this than any other type of meat.
If you are using a combination of meats when preparing a meal it may be best to chop the chicken last or even wash your things after using it on the chicken before using it on others.
oAlways make it a point to have clean hands when preparing your dog's raw meals.
Washing with warm soapy water is the best way to go.
If you use need to touch the trash or use the bathroom in between preparations all the more you should wash your hands.
oEven utensils should be kept clean.
Warm water and soap should be used for cleaning utensils.
Cutting boards are often breeding grounds for bacteria since food residue is often found in it.
Scrape your cutting board with a knife before washing it to remove any meat residue.
You may also want to soak it in some water with bleach every week.
oAvoid handling the meat too much when you are preparing it.
The more that you hold it the higher the chances of it becoming contaminated.
This is especially true for ground meat.
Since it is in smaller pieces all areas of it are exposed as compared to meat chunks where the inside remains untouched.
oKeep even your work area and counter clean when preparing the meat for your dog's meals.
Don't just lay the meat anywhere if you have not cleaned your work area since bacteria is transferrable through contact.
oIf you will be using frozen meat, it will be best to take it out the night before and let it thaw in the refrigerator.
At least the temperatures will still be cool enough to prevent bacteria from breeding.
The last thing that you will want is to have your dog pick up a food borne illness because of its diet.
Many of these food bones illnesses such as salmonella poisoning or e.
coli poisoning happen because the raw meat for dog food that is served is not handled properly.
Proper handling of meats can help you avoid any problems with food borne illnesses in your dog.
Here is a list of things to remember.
oNever let your raw meat stand for longer than two hours.
If you are not going to prepare your dog's meal immediately then make sure that you freeze it or refrigerate it at the least.
Leaving your meat out will allow it to settle into room temperature making the warm moist environment perfect for culturing bacteria and parasites.
oOne of the biggest culprits of food borne illnesses is salmonella.
Chicken meat has a much higher rate of being contaminated with this than any other type of meat.
If you are using a combination of meats when preparing a meal it may be best to chop the chicken last or even wash your things after using it on the chicken before using it on others.
oAlways make it a point to have clean hands when preparing your dog's raw meals.
Washing with warm soapy water is the best way to go.
If you use need to touch the trash or use the bathroom in between preparations all the more you should wash your hands.
oEven utensils should be kept clean.
Warm water and soap should be used for cleaning utensils.
Cutting boards are often breeding grounds for bacteria since food residue is often found in it.
Scrape your cutting board with a knife before washing it to remove any meat residue.
You may also want to soak it in some water with bleach every week.
oAvoid handling the meat too much when you are preparing it.
The more that you hold it the higher the chances of it becoming contaminated.
This is especially true for ground meat.
Since it is in smaller pieces all areas of it are exposed as compared to meat chunks where the inside remains untouched.
oKeep even your work area and counter clean when preparing the meat for your dog's meals.
Don't just lay the meat anywhere if you have not cleaned your work area since bacteria is transferrable through contact.
oIf you will be using frozen meat, it will be best to take it out the night before and let it thaw in the refrigerator.
At least the temperatures will still be cool enough to prevent bacteria from breeding.
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