01/18/2026
A NEW STUDY LOOKS AT…THE DANGERS OF RAW FEEDING FOR DOGS. Feeding dogs a ‘raw diet’ (as opposed to a cooked or more processed one, liked tinned food or kibble) has become popular among many owners and breeders today. But what are the downsides attached to this practice? A new study from Cornell University’s Canine Health Center in New York highlights how raw food or even ‘freeze dried’ treats for dogs can lead to more dangerous bacteria infecting both dogs and owners alike. And also increase the spread of more antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (As another study by the University of Pennsylvania estimates that 10 per cent of canine raw food products now contain Gram negative bacteria, which can be extremely difficult to treat with existing antibiotic medications. Certainly worth a read: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-topics/raw-foods-dogs-evidence-based-advice-riney-canine-health-center
