Raw Dog Food Preparation Guide

Section 3 – Pathogen Control And Cleaning

People fear this section the most, but do not need to
Use basic cleaning practices as you do already in preparing meat for human consumption
Grass fed pasture meats and organic free range poultry much less likely to contain pathogens
All fish must be cooked!
Remove all non-essential items from kitchen space – reduce risk of splatter on items that will not be cleaned
We use biodegradable soap and vinegar – first remove all food particles, clean with soap and rinse, then do final vinegar spray of counters and wipe down with paper towels
Remove all food particles from dish rags/scouring pads and soak in vinegar for a bit
Don’t forget to clean cabinets and floors, and your clothing and shoes if you prepare large batches of food
When feeding dogs, clean their bowls and utensils used in soap and hot water, wash down any surfaces where meat or juice has fallen on with vinegar and paper towels, remove all food particles from dish rags/scouring pads used to clean bowls and utensils, then soak in vinegar for a bit