Thinking about the way we feed and care for our dogs and cats can make a big difference for public health and the climate.
Cat owners should consider keeping their cats indoors. According to a 2013 study in, outdoor cats can kill billions of birds in a year, which is especially harmful if a cat owner lives near endangered bird species.
Sometimes there’s a flea infestation that’s too severe to not use the more common chemicals for. The Natural Resource Defense Council recommends using chemicals like s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients for tackling fleas. Avoid products that have synthetic neonicotinoids like imidacloprid and dinotefuran which are harmful to both bees and younger children.
Another way to navigate supplies for pets can consider looking for social media groups where other pet owners are giving away or selling used items affordably. This ensures that items that are still good for everyday use are not being thrown away and sitting in a landfill. When a pet passes on, it’s best to see if some of their items can be reused by other families with pets.
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