Foodie Pets<\/h3>\n![\"dog](\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/dog-food-vet-GettyImages-979195832-1100x640.jpg\")
Consider talking to your veterinarian about the best brands of pet food for a healthy, complete diet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe next time you\u2019re at the grocery store, pay attention to the packaging in the pet food aisle \u2013 how many times do you see the word \u201cpremium\u201d? Pet owners are increasingly willing to spend money on their pets, and that includes high-end food packed full of meat. In fact, some premium pet food brands even claim to use human-grade cuts of meat.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, like so many industries, the meat industry can be harmful to the environment, including through fossil fuel usage and water and land consumption. Gregory Okin, a professor at UCLA, found that cats and dogs account for 25 to 30 per cent of the environmental impact of meat consumption in the United States<\/a>, and are responsible for creating approximately 64 million tons of carbon dioxide each year.<\/p>\nThis doesn\u2019t mean you should stop feeding your dog or cat high-quality, meat-based pet food. But consider talking to your veterinarian about the best brands of pet food for a healthy, complete diet \u2013 this can help you make choices based on nutritional value rather than potential marketing tactics.<\/p>\n
The Poop Problem<\/h3>\n![\"Doog](\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/dog-poop-GettyImages-1160358390-1100x640.jpg\")
Make sure you always pick up after your pooch, and use biodegradable bags rather than plastic ones.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNobody likes to see dog poop on the ground \u2013 but did you know it can harm more than the soles of our shoes? In North America alone, dogs produce millions of tons of poop each year, and it is often full of bacteria, viruses and parasites. When dog waste breaks down it can enter our water supply, polluting our waterways and potentially harming aquatic wildlife and humans. Make sure you always pick up after your pooch, and use biodegradable bags rather than plastic ones.<\/p>\n
Cats and Birds<\/h3>\n![\"cat](\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cat-hunting-bird-GettyImages-93223381-1100x640.jpg\")
Consider keeping your cat indoors when birds are most vulnerable \u2013 at least an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The next time you\u2019re at the grocery store, pay attention to the packaging in the pet food aisle \u2013 how many times do you see the word \u201cpremium\u201d? Pet owners are increasingly willing to spend money on their pets, and that includes high-end food packed full of meat. In fact, some premium pet food brands even claim to use human-grade cuts of meat.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, like so many industries, the meat industry can be harmful to the environment, including through fossil fuel usage and water and land consumption. Gregory Okin, a professor at UCLA, found that cats and dogs account for 25 to 30 per cent of the environmental impact of meat consumption in the United States<\/a>, and are responsible for creating approximately 64 million tons of carbon dioxide each year.<\/p>\n This doesn\u2019t mean you should stop feeding your dog or cat high-quality, meat-based pet food. But consider talking to your veterinarian about the best brands of pet food for a healthy, complete diet \u2013 this can help you make choices based on nutritional value rather than potential marketing tactics.<\/p>\n Nobody likes to see dog poop on the ground \u2013 but did you know it can harm more than the soles of our shoes? In North America alone, dogs produce millions of tons of poop each year, and it is often full of bacteria, viruses and parasites. When dog waste breaks down it can enter our water supply, polluting our waterways and potentially harming aquatic wildlife and humans. Make sure you always pick up after your pooch, and use biodegradable bags rather than plastic ones.<\/p>\nThe Poop Problem<\/h3>\n
Cats and Birds<\/h3>\n