<scp>UK</scp> dogs eating raw meat diets have higher risk of <scp><i>Salmonella</i></scp> and antimicrobial‐resistant <scp><i>Escherichia coli</i></scp> faecal carriage

Abstract

Raw fed dogs may be a source of Salmonella species and Escherichia coli, resistant to highest priority critically important antimicrobials, representing a potential animal welfare and public health issue. Owners should be aware of the risks, especially households with members, both human and canine, who are very young, elderly or immunocompromised.