Considering the Carbon Paw Print
Believe it or not, in the same way that humans leave an environmental foot print, their pets can also leave an environmental paw print. But as the more green savvy amongst today’s pet lovers know, there are a variety of ways that you can ease your animal companions’ impact on the environment.
For a start, canine faeces poses more of an environmental issue than many pet owners appreciate, particularly for those living in urban areas. The copious amounts of concrete found in our towns and cities acts as a run-off for animal waste, transporting it into ponds and water courses. The micro-organisms that flourish on animal faeces devour oxygen in ponds, which in turn has a detrimental effect on many forms of pond life, this makes the need for pond pumps and filters even more important than ever before.
Faeces left by our feline friends also offers a first-rate residence for a number of unpleasant parasites including toxoplasmosis which is now acknowledged as being able to endure standard sewage treatment, and can find its way into our oceans, damaging marine life.
The obvious answer is not to allow cats or dogs to relieve themselves anywhere there is the possibility that the waste might have access to drains. Dog owners are already familiar with ‘bag it ‘n’ bin it’ practices, but the advanced green option would be to use eco-friendly bags that will biodegrade within in a matter of weeks.
There are also environmentally friendly choices available for cat litter these days. It is worth bearing in mind that Sodium Bentonite or clay-based cat litters carry a coating of silica which is known for its carcinogenic properties and is a recognised factor in some respiratory disorders. You can reduce your kitty’s carbon paw print by using one of the many 100% biodegradable cat litters that are currently on the market.
You can also lessen the ecological impact that your pet has on the planet by controlling what you feed them. Substitute commercial pet food, which frequently includes unhealthy and unnatural additives and preservatives, with organic pet food. In today’s society there is a much greater range of organic pet provisions than you might think.
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