Q&A with Bondi Vet's Lisa Chimes: Raw diets
Shot in and around Sydney’s famed Bondi, channel 10’s Bondi Vet is one of the most loved shows on TV. Featuring the charismatic veterinarians, Dr Chris Brown and Dr Lisa Chimes, the show offers an inside look at the work of the devoted vets. We were lucky enough to sit down with the lovely, Dr Lisa Chimes, and get your pet questions answered for our series Q&A with Bondi Vet's, Lisa Chimes. Here’s what Lisa had to say.
Question from Susan: There is a lot of controversy around feeding dogs and cats canned and dry kibble because of the ingredients and added preservatives. With the recent swing toward a complete raw and natural diet (including raw bones and chicken carcasses), what is your opinion on this and the ideas on the best balanced diet for pets?
Lisa: As an emergency veterinarian, I too often see the problems associated with feeding raw diets, including severe gastroenteritis from raw meat. Raw bones are good for their teeth and are a “boredom-buster”, but they come with the risk of causing obstructions in the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and intestines, as well as constipation. Homemade diets can also lack vital nutrients that our dogs need. I personally steer away from raw diets and feed my dogs Purina Pro Plan kibble.
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