If large quantities of raw meat are fed over time, skeletal problems may develop. Served with other foods, it is a beneficial part of many human diets. Liver has a high level of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored by the body. When liver is fed to pets in large quantities over a period of time, vitamin A toxicity can result. This can lead to improper bone development, lameness and bone decalcification.
Raw meat carries the threat of bacteria and parasites.
Salmonella is a bacterial organism that can cause a variety of disease in humans and animals. The risk of salmonellosis is always present when pets are fed raw meat diets. Certain species of tapeworm can be found in raw meat and passed on to a pet who ingests the meat. High quality commercial pet foods are carefully processed to protect against salmonella or internal parasite infection. It's true that cats and dogs consume a certain amount of muscle meat when they eat wild animals for survival.