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Commercially
raised meats found in grocery stores undergo strict regulations that make fresh
meat edible. This is why we, and our carnivores, can eat the meat without having
to freeze it first and not fear getting an unwanted parasite.
However,
wild meat cannot be eaten safely without freezing it solid for the appropriate amount
of time to kill off all harmful parasites.
Wild game:
Wild game
must be frozen solid for 3-4 weeks. There will be a link under Resources with a list of different meat you can feed.
* It’s not
advised to feed a carnivore to other carnivores.
Fish:
Wild-caught salmonids and Pacific
Northwest Fish should be frozen for 3-4 weeks to kill off parasites and also
eliminate Salmon Poisoning.
Other Fish should
be frozen solid for 1-2 weeks.
* Fish
should be frozen as fresh as possible and fed frozen. Unlike meat, fish does
not age well and can make your pet sick when it begins to get old. Scombroid Fish Poisoning is caused by
inappropriate refrigeration. After you pet is finished with its meal but has
not eaten all the fish, put it back into the freezer (not the fridge) to eliminate
this problem.
Healthy Fish to Feed:
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Not all fish are the best to fed as some are lower
in omega 3’s and have higher mercury levels. The link below shows you a chart
that will help identify the healthiest fish to feed your pet.
* Eliminate the option of cod liver oil. For
humans, it’s okay, but for our pets, it is high in vitamin A and raw fed dogs get
the correct amount from the liver they consume. They do not need more of it
because of the risk of vitamin A toxicity.
Remember, feeding fish is not the most
important part of your carnivore’s diet. For variety and omega 3’s it is fine,
but red meat should be your main focus.
Resources:
