Hello Rob,

What a wonderful list of questions.

I wanted to chime in on one of the issues that I know something about
because someone else responded that trichonosis is no longer an issue
and I wanted to clarify that.

In the USA and, I think, other western European countries this is true,
with this caveat:  The only documented cases of trich in the US in the
last 50 (?) years came from people eating undercooked wild pig or from
those who traveled to other countries and ate undercooked (or raw) pork
there. I don't have the documentation for this, I got the information
from my butcher, so you'll have to find it for yourself if you want all
the documentation.

So, pork from the butcher in the US or western Europe etc. is probably
safe to eat raw. Pork you've shot yourself or are eating in a less
developed country or even possibly your neighbors farm raised pig, is
probably not safe to eat raw or less than well-done.

For uncured bacon check your local health foods store or co-op, that's
where I get mine. You may even be able to get it from a butcher (who
does their own curing) if you order ahead.

Kathy Partridge's recommendations for your dog and cat are good. I would
be happy to give you some guidlines for making the switch if you need
more help with that or answers to other questions as best I can (as I'm
sure Kathy would as well).

Have fun!
Stacie Lorenson

> Fellow hunter-gatherers:
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> How is pork paleo if it is unsafe to eat raw?
>
> What is it about curing that make meats non-paleo?  I have yet to find
> uncured bacon - only bacon without nitrates.
>
> I am a deer hunter, and have the opportunity to kill wild hogs as well.
> Does anyone know how to make bacon? ( uncured )
>
> To paleo pet-owners: How do I start my dog on paleo?  What about my cat?
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> Thanks for any answers
> Rob
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