Millions of dogs are fed commercial dog food every day without undue effect. Wet food (which the op's dog is currently being fed) is designed to be fed at room temperature (ie straight from the tin).

Scaremongering does nothing to help the op. Neither does it help those with dogs who simply will not eat a raw diet.

Please keep in mind the effects of food poisoning from having processed food at room temperature.

I read your response the other day and I wasn't going to reply. You know sometimes you hear or see something and you just can't stop thinking about it? You become worried every time you come face to face with something? I've come to the point where I need to do something, or say (type) something because in my 6 years of research, one thing I've learned is that our pets put their trust in us to care for them and to educate ourselves in that caring for them.

I was just reading yet another article about the effects of commercial pet food (processed pet food) and again, the image of your little pup popped up in my mind... Damn I thought. Why? I can guarantee that this little pup is going to start having skin problems, liver problems, ear, teeth and gum problems and so much more, for what?..
I wish there was something I could type that would help you understand why our pets become, what you describe as "fussy" eaters. I guess it all boils down to "what we offer them to eat". Their immune system needs to be 100% to cope with our society, the chemicals from flea and worm treatments, vaccinations (which most pet carers over vaccinate), environment, stress, pesticides... wow, I could go on. I will share this article with you.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/05/26/three-major-reasons-to-feed-your-pet-a-homemade-diet.aspx[/URL]

Watch a few more of Karen Beckers video's, she is very good and know's what she is taking about.

Believe me, I know why they are fussy eaters. Any pet introduced to commercial pet food are fussy eaters. I know, I have been there. I have since learnt a lot and since I introduced raw to my puppy successfully and with me it wasn't hard as they soon realised that they were on a good thing.
Yes, it takes persistence and patience for some, but it is well worth it. No vet bills!!

If you have done all the research that you possibly can, into the effects of commercial pet food and raw feeding, all your patience has worn thin, your persistence has run dry and you have NO money to support your puppies health, then I say good on you. But I don't believe your puppy will thrive. He will be fine for 4-5 years, but then he will deteriorate slowly.... and you will think back and wonder, if only.

I have said my peace and I will not bother you again, I just needed to give you some sincere advice.
I wish you and your pup all the best.

Raw feeding does have an evangelical following, but relies on the easy availability of a variety of quality meats and vegetables. As Chris says, there are many dogs that do not enjoy raw food, and owners who do not have the facilities to store and prepare it.
There is nothing wrong with feeding a quality specialist prepared food, (I don't mean from the supermarket aisles), which can also be garnished with vegetables and cooked meat. I don't eat a palaeolithic diet, so why should my dogs?

I can guarantee that this little pup is going to start having skin problems, liver problems, ear, teeth and gum problems and so much more, for what?.. .

Believe me, I know why they are fussy eaters. Any pet introduced to commercial pet food are fussy eaters.