Thread: My raw feeding experiment

Originally Posted by NCarver

it has also been scientifically proven that a significant fraction of raw meat contains disease causing pathogens.

There is no denying that. Raw meat can contain hazardous germs which can be killed off by cooking. It is not only scientifically proven, but also common knowledge. And a good thing too.

But that was not what I meant. What I’d like to know is: has it been scientifically proven that raw fed cats get sick more often, or pop off before their time when compared to commercially fed cats? Have those questions ever been studied? And what were the results? I would love to know about it.

I am very sorry for your breeder friend who lost his kittens. But however tragic, anecdotal evidence is not scientific proof. Surely, you as a scientist are aware of that.

For scientific proof you need a large-scale study, preferably longitudinal, using cases and controls. An epidemiological study like the ones conducted on the effects of diet on people’s health.
But AFAIK there is no such study. Which I think is a great pity. Don’t you?
But again, if you do know of such a study, please tell me where I can find it.