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The Current Myth List
Dogs
are omnivores
Wolves eat the stomach contents of prey
Dogs are too far removed from wolves to be fed a raw diet
Dogs have adapted to cooked diets
Dogs live longer today because of commercial foods
Wolves have shortened lifespans because of their diet
Millions of dogs safely eat commercial foods, so why feed raw?
Raw diets are not balanced
Bacteria in raw meat is dangerous to my pet
My pet will get parasites from the raw meat
Raw-fed dogs pose a serious health risk to humans
Raw diets vs. the AAFCO standards
There is no scientific research to validate raw diets
Feeding raw meat makes a dog bloodthirsty
I am not knowledgeable enough to make my dog's food
Raw diets are not very digestible
Raw diets are inconvenient and expensive
Different breeds of dogs need different diets
Because of the risks of bones, ground raw diets are better
Plenty of premium kibbles are available, so raw is unnecessary
Home-made, cooked diets are viable alternatives to raw
Vets are thoroughly qualified to dispense nutritional advice
Small dogs and toy breeds cannot eat raw diets
Carbohydrates are necessary in dog's diet
Wolves eat the stomach contents of prey
Dogs are too far removed from wolves to be fed a raw diet
Dogs have adapted to cooked diets
Dogs live longer today because of commercial foods
Wolves have shortened lifespans because of their diet
Millions of dogs safely eat commercial foods, so why feed raw?
Raw diets are not balanced
Bacteria in raw meat is dangerous to my pet
My pet will get parasites from the raw meat
Raw-fed dogs pose a serious health risk to humans
Raw diets vs. the AAFCO standards
There is no scientific research to validate raw diets
Feeding raw meat makes a dog bloodthirsty
I am not knowledgeable enough to make my dog's food
Raw diets are not very digestible
Raw diets are inconvenient and expensive
Different breeds of dogs need different diets
Because of the risks of bones, ground raw diets are better
Plenty of premium kibbles are available, so raw is unnecessary
Home-made, cooked diets are viable alternatives to raw
Vets are thoroughly qualified to dispense nutritional advice
Small dogs and toy breeds cannot eat raw diets
Carbohydrates are necessary in dog's diet