Sustainability and modern pet ownership

Booming pet ownership in the UK and elsewhere brings significant implications for the carbon pawprint. Yet it is unlikely people will ever stop owning pets, so how can pet ownership be made more sustainable? At BVA Live, Justine Shotton and Jen Gale will explore the role of vets in this complex area...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2024-05, Vol.194 (S1), p.1-2
Main Authors: Shotton, Justine, Gale, Jen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
carbon
Conservation of Natural Resources
Humans
Ownership
people
pet ownership
Pets
United Kingdom
Veterinarians - psychology
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Summary:Booming pet ownership in the UK and elsewhere brings significant implications for the carbon pawprint. Yet it is unlikely people will ever stop owning pets, so how can pet ownership be made more sustainable? At BVA Live, Justine Shotton and Jen Gale will explore the role of vets in this complex area and how they can support clients in minimising the impact of their pets on the planet.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1002/vetr.4200