Why Dry Dog Food Is Far Better For The Environment Than Wet Food

A dog feeding. A switch to more sustainable dry dog food would benefit the environment, researchers found.  GROUND PICTURE VIA SHUTTERSTOCK 

Feeding a dog purely wet food could produce as much carbon dioxide as driving 30,000 miles a year in an average car, according to a new study.

The authors said their findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports, highlight the extensive environmental impacts of pet foods, the need to make them more sustainable and an indication of how it may be achieved.