Breaking Headline News January 2026
The analysis also reveals striking differences in the climate impact of commercial dog foods, with the highest-impact foods responsible for up to 65 times more emissions than the lowest-rated options.
Wet, raw and meat-rich products are associated with substantially higher greenhouse gas emissions than dry dog food, the study found.
Scientists from the Universities of Edinburgh and Exeter used ingredient and nutrient labelling information to calculate the carbon footprint of almost 1,000 commercially available dog foods, based on emissions generated during the production of ingredients.
Their sample included a selection of dry, wet and raw foods, including plant-based and grain-free options.
John Harvey, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, said there seem to be more foods that are plant-based now available on the market.
The published research (read it here) found that plant-based foods were typically lower-impact options, especially in the case of wet foods." (See UK BEST WET VEGAN DOG FOOD HERE)
Similar published papers in October 2023 saying exactly the same thing about plant-based dog foods being the best foods to help save our planet, resulted in the BBC ringing me up as they wanted to interview a vet who feeds her dog a vegan diet! (Hurrah as our little Ruff adores his food!!)
They needed proof to the nation that a dog can enjoy a vegan diet and watch what happens......Ruff cannot wait to eat his Greta biscuits and our original tins of Give A Dog A Bean as shown below!!
Dr Arielle Speaks At London Vet Show About Wanting Her Vegan Dog Ruff on TV
Watch the full video (recorded off our TV) below.
