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Experts Warn: Pet Diets Fuel Climate Change Crisis

11/6/2025

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Experts say feeding pets, especially dogs and cats, contributes to climate change due to resources required for meat production.
Some advocates promote vegan diets for dogs, but cats still require animal products.
The discussion also references cannibalism in prehistoric humans.
The author expresses skepticism that concern about climate change is fading, noting persistent extreme views among liberal circles.

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Story summary

Experts say feeding pets, especially dogs and cats, contributes to climate change due to resources required for meat production.
Some advocates promote vegan diets for dogs, but cats still require animal products.
The discussion also references cannibalism in prehistoric humans.
The author expresses skepticism that concern about climate change is fading, noting persistent extreme views among liberal circles.