Advantages and properties of raw meat

properties of raw meat for dogs

We know raw food as a feeding system that is focused on consuming only foods that have not undergone any type of cooking. Most of the people who consume completely raw foods are vegetarians, however some of these people consume products that are of animal origin.

Therefore, certain people who comply with this diet consume raw meat, this being a somewhat controversial decision, because raw meat is a great carrier of E. Coli, like other bacteria. But should we give our dog raw meat?

Properties of raw meat

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As with pregnant women, children and people with a delicate immune system, it happens with dogs, since they should not consume raw meat. However, we can mention some of its properties, but it is recommended consult as soon as possible with a veterinarian before making this decision.

When we cook meat, it is releases heterocyclic amines or also known by its acronym HCA. These chemical compounds have their formation when the meat is cooked directly over an open flame or in extreme heat. Therefore, raw meats do not contain any HCA content so there is no risk of cancer.

If we cook the meat it is what destroys some of the enzymes that are in the content of these foods that are healthy. Some of these enzymes are of great importance in biochemical reactions of our body and it is that when the enzymes are destroyed by cooking, the food is no longer as healthy as it is alive as it was previously.

If we take into account the information from an article from 2005, these are enzymes that represent a excellent source of energy for our body and for that of our pet, therefore if the meat is cooked these are lost.

Advantages and disadvantages of raw meat

Without a doubt, red meat is one of the foods that are part of the basic diet of the inhabitants of any part of the world and not because there are disadvantages in their consumption, it means that people have to be vegetarian.

Advantages

If we give our dog sirloin, for example, it is something very positive for his body, since we are offering you vitamins such as B2 and B12, apart from the fact that it is considered one of the foods that have little sugar content, as well as it has a high content of iron, calcium, proteins and also potassium.

If we offer our dog red meat, we will be giving his body a high content of iron, which is very important to avoid anemia. On the other hand, it is of great help in formation of hemoglobin, which is a protein of the red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen in the meat, in addition to being of great help for an excellent performance of the body, as well as for the proper functioning of the brain.

Disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages of raw meat for dogs

If our dog consumes raw meat in excess, it will be producing more protein and fat.

Therefore, if he consumes meat in an exaggerated way we can cause significant risks to your health, such as cardiovascular diseases, as well as diabetes, constipation or having high cholesterol levels.

How Much Raw Meat Can Dogs Consume?

According to several studies carried out by veterinarians, they ensure that red meat should be consumed a maximum of twice a week, while on the other hand processed meats have to be consumed a maximum of once a week.

In our dog's daily diet 15 to 20 percent of calories need to come from proteinTherefore, it is very important to consume them.


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