This presentation provides an overview of raw pet food and outlines the roles that the FSA and APHA play in its regulation and oversight. It introduces evidence relating to potential risks associated with raw feeding, drawing on studies, surveillance findings, and reported incidents. The session also highlights where to access reliable, evidence-based information to help professionals engage in informed and balanced discussions in practice, while noting evidence gaps and complexities in evidence gathering and interpretation.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand how raw pet food is produced and the roles of the FSA and APHA in supporting raw pet food safety.
• Increase awareness of available evidence on zoonotic and microbiological risks associated with raw diets.
• Know where to access trusted guidance to facilitate balanced, informed conversations in practice.