{"id":418,"date":"2022-09-30T08:05:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T08:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiezebrink.co.uk\/news\/?p=418"},"modified":"2022-10-04T11:34:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T11:34:52","slug":"how-long-can-frozen-raw-dog-food-sit-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kbanimalfoods.co.uk\/news\/archives\/2022\/09\/how-long-can-frozen-raw-dog-food-sit-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can Frozen Raw Dog Food Sit Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dogs are natural carnivores who function at their best\nwhen provided a nutritious, well-balanced diet. There are a number of options\navailable on the market to consider when deciding what to feed your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many owners consider a raw diet including fruits,\nvegetables and raw meat (such as frozen raw dog food) to be the best for\noptimal nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a Raw Diet Suitable for My\nDog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all dogs are suited to a raw\ndiet<\/a>, especially geriatric, immunocompromised dogs or puppies, who can\nexperience electrolyte abnormalities from raw food leading to bone deformities.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooked bones or food containing cooked bones is not advised: these can cause health issues including internal damage, fractured teeth and stomach pain. When purchasing raw food, read the label and if necessary, speak with your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Give Raw Food Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many dog owners would like to provide raw food for their\ndog, questions surrounding hygiene and safety often come up. Here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know if Raw Dog Food is Bad? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to air, heat and moisture breeds harmful\nbacteria causing raw food to spoil. Common ways to tell if raw food<\/a> has\ngone off include signs of disinterest or illness in your dog. To avoid this,\nwatch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n