Pet feeding habits and the microbiological contamination of dog food bowls: effect of feed type, cleaning method and bowl material

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Survey evaluation of dog owners' feeding practices and dog bowls' hygiene assessment in domestic settings

Emily Luisana et al.

Summary: In-home pet food handling and food dish hygiene practices can have adverse health impacts for both humans and pets. This study investigates dog owners' feeding habits and evaluates the impact of FDA hygiene protocols on dog food dish contamination. The results suggest a need for education on pet food handling and dish hygiene guidelines to minimize bacterial contamination.

PLOS ONE (2022)

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Article Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

A Survey among Dog and Cat Owners on Pet Food Storage and Preservation in the Households

Giada Morelli et al.

Summary: Proper food preservation is crucial for ensuring the quality of pet diets, with room temperature being a commonly overlooked parameter during storage. Older generation pet owners tend to distrust preservatives in commercial pet foods, highlighting the importance of better communication from manufacturers on the necessity of additives in long-term pet food conservation.

ANIMALS (2021)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Raw meat based diet (RMBD) for household pets as potential door opener to parasitic load of domestic and urban environment. Revival of understated zoonotic hazards? A review

Fahad Ahmed et al.

Summary: RMBD and BARF diets are popular raw food diets for pets, but the increased risk of exposure to microbiological and parasitic agents raises concerns about recommending them for domestic cats and dogs. The potential for parasites from raw meat to infect both humans and pets, as well as the environmental risks associated with raw meat feeding, highlight the need for further research and surveillance in this area.

ONE HEALTH (2021)

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Article Engineering, Chemical