Published 12:02 IST, July 9th 2020

Lewis Hamilton's dog at major health risk over vegan diet: British animal expert

After Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton revealed that his pet dog Roscoe has gone completely vegan, a British animal expert has warned of a major health risk.

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Mercedes F1 driver and 6-time championship winner Lewis Hamilton has been a proponent of vegan diet for a while w. Lewis Hamilton diet has me news several times, as driver has propagated importance of going vegan. w, it looks like Mercedes F1 driver isn’t only one who’s completely vegan, as Lewis Hamilton recently revealed that even his pet dog has followed in his footsteps. However, that may t be best thing, according to a British health expert.

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Lewis Hamilton diet: Mercedes star a strong voice of veganism

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about his diet several times. Formula 1 star has talked in past about how opting a vegan diet is “only way to truly save our planet”. Talking about Lewis Hamilton diet, Mercedes F1 driver said going vegan can be done quickly if one decides to put ir mind to it. Lewis Hamilton has also openly talked about impact several industries are having on health of planet. Formula 1 star has even sold his private jet and singled out agriculture farming, meat and dairy industry as leing causes of animal cruelty and deforestation.

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Hamilton dog w follows Lewis Hamilton diet

Lewis Hamilton is kwn for being an animal lover. Formula 1 driver is regularly seen with his pet dog, Roscoe. Hamilton's dog is even seen accompanying Mercedes F1 driver to red carpet events and Formula 1 pdock. Lewis Hamilton dog has his own fan following, as well as a separate social media account.

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Formula 1 driver recently took to social media to reveal that he has found a new supporter of Lewis Hamilton diet, with Roscoe going fully vegan. Mercedes icon wrote how opting Lewis Hamilton diet has helped Roscoe. Formula 1 driver revealed that as a result of going vegan, Roscoe’s coat is much softer, his swollen paws have healed and he is longer limping with pain of arthritis. He also revealed that Roscoe’s breathing has opened up as well.

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British health expert says veganism may t be best option for Hamilton dog

However, hours after Lewis Hamilton gave update on Roscoe, a British health expert has revealed how a fully vegan diet may put Hamilton's dog at risk. Daniella Dos Santos, president of British Veterinary Association revealed how a nutritionally balanced diet is essential for dogs. She said that meat contains vital minerals and nutrients that are needed by dogs. Speaking about news of Lewis Hamilton dog going vegan, Dos Santos said that owners should take expert vice to avoid risk of dietary deficiencies and associate diseases. While concluding, she also suggested that a dog going on a vegan diet may need syntic supplementation. 

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12:02 IST, July 9th 2020