Pet owners aren’t afraid to spend more on natural pet food. “green”Peace of mind is great, but does it make the environment cleaner?

Dr. Andrew Weil, a world-renowned leader and pioneer of integrative medical, says it is the entire process from farm to bowl that determines the credibility and effect your pet food has on the environment.

“I think it’s especially critical for pet owners to examine the type of protein that goes into their pet’s food,”Weil has two Rhodesian Ridgebacks Jambo, Daisy and Daisy. “My dogs are a big part of my family, so knowing the protein source of their food is really important to me.”

Weil was passionate about the environment and his concern for the well-being and health of his dogs led him to launch one of the first pet foods made with U.S.-sourced meat and poultry.

“What impressed me was their attention to detail when it came to knowing the source of their protein and their unique ability to process the pet food in their own manufacturing facilities under strict guidelines,” said Weil.

Pet Promise was born with a dual mission. First, it promised pet owners that pet food would not contain animal by-products, chicken or rendered meat meals, antibiotics, or added growth hormones. A second commitment to environment practices is that pet food will only be sourced from natural family farms and ranches.

Although the positive effects family farms can have on the environment are more important than most people realize it, many family farmers lose their livelihood every week. Factory farms often replace family farms that encourage sustainable agriculture practices. According to environmentalists, factory farms produce wastes that are unnecessary and contribute to the pollution problem.

“Factory farms are major offenders of the environment today. The amount of residues from antibiotics and hormones that goes into the water tables is significant,” said Weil. “By choosing pet foods made with meat and poultry protein sourced from family farms, you are sending a message about these practices, and helping to do something positive for the environment.”

Pet Promise pet food is available in a variety of stores across the country, including Whole Foods Wild Oats and Petco. You can find more information at http://www.www.petpromiseinc.com.