Feeding dogs raw meat could be fuelling spread of antibiotic-resistent superbugs, scientists warn
2 years, 5 months ago

Feeding dogs raw meat could be fuelling spread of antibiotic-resistent superbugs, scientists warn

The Independent  

Feeding dogs raw meat could be fuelling the spread of superbugs, according to new research. “Our research adds to the increasing evidence that not feeding raw meat to dogs may help in that objective.” Bacteria can be passed from dogs to owners through everyday interactions, such as picking up a dog’s faeces while on a walk. “We can all do our part to decrease antibiotic resistance and its terrible effects on both human and animal health.” Two analyses, involving 600 adult dogs, identified links between eating raw meat and excreting resistant E. coli. “We have shown dogs fed raw meat are more likely to carry bacteria resistant to these important medicines.” In 2020, Portugese scientists branded uncooked dog food an “international public health risk”.

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LA Times  

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Daily Mail  

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Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Here's what study says
1 year, 1 month ago

Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Here's what study says

Hindustan Times  

Researchers at the University of Bristol revealed that feeding dogs raw meat increases their chances of excreting E. coli that cannot be killed by the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. Matthew Avison, Professor of Molecular Bacteriology in CMM, who led the study, explained, "Raw meat - whether intended for human consumption after cooking or sold as raw dog food - is likely to …

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1 year, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery “Owners can reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria by practising good …

Feeding dogs raw meat can increase prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Study
2 years, 5 months ago

Feeding dogs raw meat can increase prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Study

Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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4 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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4 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The growing popularity of raw-food-based diets for dogs could pose an …

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5 years, 10 months ago

High levels of bacteria found in raw meat dog foods; Know more

India TV News  

Feeding your pooch with raw meat could pose potential health risks as they contain high levels of bacteria, researchers have warned. A study by researchers from the University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden showed that many raw meat products contain enterobacteriaceae species, which are indicators of faecal contamination and hygiene standards. A raw meat-based diet has become increasingly popular with …

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