ElectraWoman

I have also signed my dog up for puppy classes at the vet [to be held in mid-January]. I agree with Skyes Dalimit - there is always a risk of infection [no matter how small], regardless of the precautions taken. You can either live in a bubble, or take the risk

Thanks for the replies. I'm interested in what some may have to say about this article: http://secondchanceranch.org/wolfdogdiet.html and its other pages concerning the practice of feeding raw meat - this page is against raw meat, and advocates cooked meat instead. Not trying to stir anything up, but I thought it was quite an articulate site

I took my puppy Abel to the vet last Wednesday, and as a passing question he asked me what Abel was fed. I said he was currently on Innova, and I am also giving him some raw mince and vegetables. In response, he said something I found quite interesting - that we should feed Abel cooked meat for the "same reason humans cook our meat", that is, to kill off any harmful bacteria. From the responses I have read regarding Abel and elsewhere on the forum, it seems most on here advocate a raw meat diet. My question is...which is better, cooked or raw meat, and why? I did an Internet search on the issue and there seems to be conflicting advice about both. I am becoming confused Thanks for the replies, and apologies if this issue has been addressed elsewhere.

It was around this time twelve years ago that we welcomed Falco to our house. You was tiny, but my goodness did you grow! You were such a placid, gentle and loving dog. I loved how I could ask you where people were and you could show me, and I loved how you would slap your paw into my hand to say hello. You left us on the 10th August 2004, three months short of your twelfth birthday. I still miss you. I think you would have liked Abel. R.I.P.