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Can dogs eat raw meat? Not recommended
Not recommended. Raw or undercooked meat can carry Salmonella, E. coli and parasites that can make dogs, and the people around them, sick.
Raw meat and dogs: key facts
- Verdict
- Caution · Watch at home
- What it can do
- Vomiting, diarrhea, sometimes bloody, fever, lethargy and loss of appetite. All 6
- How fast
- Within hours if food poisoning develops
- How to serve
- Cook meat fully, remove bones, and serve it plain.
- What to do now
- Watch your dog for vomiting, diarrhea or low energy over the next day or two. All steps
- Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control, AKC. Reviewed 9 October 2026.
What should I do if my dog ate raw meat?
- Watch your dog for vomiting, diarrhea or low energy over the next day or two.
- Wash your hands and any bowls or surfaces the raw meat touched.
- Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea is severe, bloody or keeps going, or your dog seems very tired.
Don't
- Don't feed raw meat without talking to your vet first.
How to give it safely
Cook meat fully, remove bones, and serve it plain.
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea, sometimes bloody
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Belly discomfort
When signs appear: Within hours if food poisoning develops
Why
Raw meat can carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, and raw or undercooked pork can carry the parasite that causes trichinosis. Raw shellfish such as shrimp can carry harmful germs too, and these germs can spread to people.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
- AKC: Can Dogs Eat Pork?
- AKC: Food Poisoning in Dogs
- AKC: Can Dogs Eat Shrimp?
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.