Traditionally, there are records of Eating dog meat in many countries of the world. In the 21st century, dog meat is eaten in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Nigeria, Switzerland, Cambodia and other countries.
Each 100 grams of dog meat contains 262 calories, 20.2 grams of fat, 0.1 grams of carbohydrates, 19 grams of protein. Vitamins include Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B-2, Vitamin B-3, Vitamin C. Dog meat also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and water.
There are many superstitions about the benefits of dog meat which is wrong. These are:
"Dog meat helps cure diseases and people recover faster. Dog meat is healthier than other animal meat because it contains no antibiotics. It is beneficial for pregnant women to consume dog meat. Dog meat keeps the body warm and makes it more masculine." - These statements have no scientific basis.
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Health risks of eating dog meat:
There is a risk of rabies or deception as a result of capturing dogs, slaughtering them, eating dog meat, etc. Many people think that the virus is destroyed by heat while cooking so it is safe to eat dog meat. But there is disagreement on this point. Consumers are therefore advised to take the rabies vaccine.
Eating Trichinella parasite-infected dog meat can pose health risks to consumers, such as: inflammation of blood vessels, muscle weakness, bleeding through eyes and nose, and even death. Cholera is found in the bacteria that affect dog meat. Mass slaughter of dogs and eating can lead to cholera.
Dog farms are widely given antibiotics and vaccines to prevent their various diseases. Eating the meat of these dogs will not do any antibiotics in your body. That is, antibiotic resistance. Dog meat is also associated with a variety of diseases and infections.
E. coli and Salmonella germs live as parasites in dogs, which can lead to parasite infections. Also possible bacterial infections are: anthrax, brucellosis, hepatitis and leptospirosis. That is, eating dog meat is undoubtedly harmful to the human body.
Judging by humanity, human beings have no right to kill and eat helpless animals. Judging from the religious aspect, eating dog meat is completely forbidden in many cultures.