Mad cow disease has been observed in individuals consuming beef. It has a severe impact on brain cells. It damages the brain cells resulting in a tiny hole.
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Can dog food cause mad cow disease?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male, 5.6 feet, 140 pounds. So about two months ago I had to feed some puppies. They did not want to eat from the plate so I fed them by hand, their dog food. I always was an anxious person so I eventually thought about it. Read the ingredients of the dog food and read ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that usually cows affected by this disease are isolated and their meat is not used in industry, but it is burnt under specialist supervision. Anyway, the period from the first contact with a mad cow product and the disease s... Read Full »