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Premium dog foods in the UK emit up to 65 times more carbon than lower-impact options, contributing 1% of the nation’s emissions.
A new study by the Universities of Edinburgh and Exeter finds that premium, meat-rich dog foods in the UK can have a carbon footprint up to 65 times higher than lower-impact options, contributing about 1% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Wet, raw, and grain-free diets generally produce more emissions than standard dry kibble, especially when they use prime meat cuts suitable for human consumption.
Plant-based foods may reduce environmental impact but remain limited.
The research, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and funded by the BBSRC, urges clearer labeling and greater transparency to help owners make sustainable choices, recommending lower-meat, non-grain-free dry foods to reduce dogs’ environmental pawprints.
Los alimentos premium para perros en el Reino Unido emiten hasta 65 veces más carbono que las opciones de menor impacto, contribuyendo con el 1% de las emisiones del país.