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Pet Dogs' Hidden Environmental Impact: Time to Act!

4/10/2025

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A recent review in *Pacific Conservation Biology* uncovers the surprising environmental toll of pet dogs, from disrupting wildlife to polluting our waters and fueling climate change. Researchers urge dog owners to take responsibility—leash their pets and clean up after them—to protect our planet while still cherishing the joy dogs bring to our lives.

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A recent review in *Pacific Conservation Biology* uncovers the surprising environmental toll of pet dogs, from disrupting wildlife to polluting our waters and fueling climate change. Researchers urge dog owners to take responsibility—leash their pets and clean up after them—to protect our planet while still cherishing the joy dogs bring to our lives.