On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:58:16 +0000 (UTC), Jahbulon >
wrote:

>dh@. wrote in :
>
>> It's a byproduct so you should reassure him that no additional
>> livestock animals live and die because of leather,
>> or pet food.
>
>Does leather only come from cows

No, there are lots of different kinds. You could find snake or alligator if
that makes you feel better.

>and do they take it off cattle while the
>animals are alive?

Not generally. You would have to special order it and it would probably be
extremely hard to get, so don't worry about getting any by mistake.