By Rose Springer for The Daily Cat With so much focus on the
environment these days, cat owners are becoming more and more
interested in making environmentally responsible decisions. “I
think for all my clients, sustainability takes a backseat to
nutrition,” says Dr. Patricia Joyce, a veterinarian at BluePearl
Veterinary Partners. “With that said, most pet owners would love
to make ethical environmental choices in all aspects of their
lives, including what they feed their cats.” The pet food
industry is taking note. In a recent survey conducted by the
trade magazine Petfood Industry, 62 percent of respondents
reported believing that consumers value sustainability and cited
consumer demand as one key reason for their operations adopting
green practices. Below, Joyce and Virginia-based emergency
veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson weigh in on balancing your cat’s
nutritional requirements with environmental responsibility, and
other ways to protect the planet while caring for your cat. Cat
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