Raw Meat & Bones
CautionRaw meat can contain salmonella and E. coli. Cooked bones can splinter.
Quick Answer: Is Raw Meat & Bones Toxic to Dogs or Cats?
Use this short answer first, then read symptoms and what to do next.
Can dogs have Raw Meat & Bones?
Avoid it unless your veterinarian says otherwise. Raw Meat & Bones may cause problems for dogs, especially after larger exposures.
Can cats have Raw Meat & Bones?
Avoid it unless your veterinarian says otherwise. Raw Meat & Bones may cause problems for cats, especially after larger exposures.
Symptoms to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, salmonella infection, bone splinter injuries
What should I do now?
Cook meat thoroughly. Never feed cooked bones.
Dogs
Use caution
Cats
Use caution
Risk level
Caution
Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, salmonella infection, bone splinter injuries
What to do now
Cook meat thoroughly. Never feed cooked bones.
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Symptoms to Watch For
Vomiting, diarrhea, salmonella infection, bone splinter injuries
What to Do
Cook meat thoroughly. Never feed cooked bones.
Clinical References
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