HERB - Mint, yet again!

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In a message dated 98-06-16 14:02:31 EDT, you write:

<< Joanna asked:
 >It may be a stupid question, but can dogs get sick from salmonella?  I
 >doubt it with the kind of stuff they eat!
 
 Good question. PETA, the ASPCA, and Humane Society haven't given
 me any info on this. I called and checked their websites. Didn't
 call any vets though. Only quick searches of the websites, though.
 YMMV.
  >>

Joanna,
  Dogs do not seem to get sick from the salmonella organism.  There is a
veterinarian, Dr. Ian Billinghurst, who has written a book called 'Give Your
Dog a Bone'.  Dr. Billinghurst advocates a completely raw diet - what is know
as BARF - bones and raw food - to those who discuss canine nutrition.  I have
fed my Jack Russell terrier raw chicken backs and necks with no ill effects
for about 4 months now.  I know of people who have had their dogs on this diet
for years with no problem.  I do practise safe hygiene in respect to myself
when handling the meat - cleaning everything the raw meat comes into contact
with.  Anyone interested in natural foods for their dogs - raw or cooked - can
contact me for info on a mailing list devoted to what we feed our dogs.

Debbie & Shannon, JRT extraordinaire
aka Bantiarna Meadhbh o Suileabhain, 
Crown Province of Ostgardr, East
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