My bf and I have similar reasons, and for us the health of our dogs is more important than anything, and for us raw is the best for the dog and we see no reason that she should have meat.My boyfriend has gutted/skinned/whatever else it is that you do with a deer for the lbs upon lbs of free venison in the middle of winter a few years back(I sat inside because I am a bit more squeamish) just for the