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Dogs adversely affect the ecology and climate of the planet

23.03.2021

Scientists from the University of California at Los Angeles said that dogs affect the ecology and climate of our planet no less than humans. Pets are bad for the environment because they eat too much meat, which releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Scientists estimate that in 2017, approximately 160 million dogs and cats emitted 64 million tons of CO2, which is comparable to the consequences of using 13 million cars in a year. Scientists noted that, depending on where the dog lives, the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere can vary. For example, in the Netherlands, a medium-sized dog emits between 4,2 and 17 tons of CO2, while in Japan, a pet of the same size emits 1,5-9,9 tons of CO2.

Despite the results of the study, the animal nutrition expert said the situation is not as critical as most pets are fed offal from the food industry. But if the owner of a dog wants to contribute to the protection of the environment, he should not overfeed his four-legged friend.

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