Pet Tips

Love your pet and the planet

It’s sad to think that our beloved furry friends come at a big cost to the environment. Pets have the potential to emit double the carbon emissions of our homes’ electricity as well as kill up to 100 million wild prey in the UK annually. The biggest environmental cost of our pets comes from their meat-based pet foods, which need land, water, and energy to produce.

It’s time to love your pet and the planet at the same time with these tips.

1. Manage pet waste responsibly

There are many ways to manage pet waste responsibly, including composting, flushing the old fashion way, or using biodegradable bags or cat little to minimise your pet's carbon pawprint.

2. Spay or neuter your pets

Spaying or neutering your pet not only has medical benefits for your little friend but also controls populations and reduces the number of times you need to take your pet to the vet conserving fossil fuels.

3. Donate unloved toys

If you have a toy that is not engaging your furry friend, instead of throwing it in the trash why not donate it to a shelter pet who may make better use of it!

4. Watch out for wildlife

Cats are responsible for killing up to 200 million wild prey each year and dogs are said to threaten nearly 200 species worldwide. There are many ways to watch out for your pet, bringing your animals inside is an important one, as well as having complete control over your animal while venturing out into the wild.

5. Buy sustainable pet food

7.6 billion pet food containers are being manufactured in the UK each year! Do your research when looking for sustainable pet food and think about choosing local options, avoiding artificial additives, going grain-free, and looking for options with 100% recyclable packaging

6. Adopt, don't shop

Adopting animals locally helps shelters with overpopulation issues, reduces transport emissions, and decreases the number of breeders who may not be as ethical as they claim.