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The Best Vegetarian Pets: Everything you need to know
Few things in this world spark as much argument as what to feed your pet. Facebook groups, Twitter threads, comment sections, IRL… no place is safe from vehement pet food discussions. One of the biggest arguments? Can dogs and cats be vegetarian or vegan? The question makes sense. Most of us have given up or significantly cut down on our meat intake for our own health and for the health of the planet. It stands to reason that we’d want to extend the same to our pets. And, the reality is: Pet food has a gigantic impact on the planet. Read more: The Complete Guide to Zero-Waste Pet Food Despite…
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The Complete Guide to Zero-Waste Pet Food
Whether you’re a zero-waste newbie or a no-trash pro, when it comes to pet care, there’s very little helpful, non-judgey info out there. Especially when it comes to pet food. Pet food is a real sticking point with living a low-waste lifestyle. In my research, I’ve encountered lots of well-meaning folks who suggest the solution is to have a vegetarian pet like a rabbit or guinea pig rather than a meat-eating one like a dog or cat. In fact, in a scholarly paper published as recently as the summer of 2017, the authors concluded their abstract with (emphasis mine): “Americans are the largest pet owners in the world, but the…