Dogs are more likely to pass on illness-causing bacteria to their owners if fed raw dog food, according to new findings.
Raw dog food is marketed by companies as a more 'natural' pet food, but the research reports that bacteria from this type of diet can cause diseases in humans.
Two studies by Bristol University scientists showed dogs are more likely to excrete E. coli. Some strains of this bacteria commonly cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infections.
