Raw Pet Food Feeding Guide

Please visit our pages Prevent Foodborne Illness From Raw Pet Food and our Manufacturing Guidelines for Raw Pet Food for more information. 

If you‘re thinking about feeding raw food to your dog or cat

If you’re thinking about feeding raw pet food to your dog or cat, talk to your veterinarian first. They can help you decide what is best for your pet and family.

When discussing with your veterinarian, consider some of these questions:

• Is anyone in your household, or anyone else your pet interacts with, more likely to get very sick from foodborne germs? This includes children under 5 years old, adults 65 years or older, people with weakened immune systems, and people who are pregnant.
• Do you have a pet that is more likely to get sick from foodborne germs? This includes young pets (like puppies) and pets who have a weakened immune system or other health conditions.
• Is the raw diet you plan to feed your pet complete and balanced? Will it help your pet thrive?
• Are you able to clean more frequently if you use raw pet food?