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Raw diets
- Author: Georgia Woods-Lee
- From: BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice
- Item: 6, pp 37 - 49
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859589.6
- Copyright: © 2025 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: August 2025
Raw diets (also known as raw-meat-based diets, ‘biologically appropriate raw food’ or ‘BARF’ diets) are becoming increasingly popular with owners and, as a consequence, veterinary professionals need to provide guidance about the advantages and disadvantages of such foods.
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Figure 6.1
Different types of commercially available raw dog and cat food: (a) fresh mince, (b) frozen blocks and (c) freeze-dried pellets.
(Images used under the licence from Shutterstock.com: (a) © ThamKC, (b) © sophiecat and (c) © Anna Hoychuk) © 2025 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 6.1
Different types of commercially available raw dog and cat food: (a) fresh mince, (b) frozen blocks and (c) freeze-dried pellets.
(Images used under the licence from Shutterstock.com: (a) © ThamKC, (b) © sophiecat and (c) © Anna Hoychuk)
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Figure 6.3
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) in a sample of small intestine from a dog with diarrhoea that had been fed a raw meat-based diet. The position of the bacteria are highlighted by the surrounding white boxes. A eubacterial probe shows green fluorescence and Campylobacter appears red. © 2025 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 6.3
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) in a sample of small intestine from a dog with diarrhoea that had been fed a raw meat-based diet. The position of the bacteria are highlighted by the surrounding white boxes. A eubacterial probe shows green fluorescence and Campylobacter appears red.
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Figure 6.5
Food bowls should be cleaned and disinfected after every meal.
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Figure 6.5
Food bowls should be cleaned and disinfected after every meal.
(Image used under the licence from Shutterstock.com: © victoras)
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Figure 6.6
Raw food should be stored and defrosted in sealed containers.
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Figure 6.6
Raw food should be stored and defrosted in sealed containers.
(Image used under the licence from Shutterstock.com: © Swingout)