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Simple Ways to Green Your Pet

November 21st, 2009

Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Paw Print

There are several great earth friendly products for pets. This will keep your animal healthy and help the environment at the same time.

Animals can suffer from allergies, and natural products are always the best way to go. Choose natural products without harsh chemicals.

From organic catnip to all natural dog treats, natural products will prolong the life of your pet.

  • Go Natural Use all natural pet shampoos and grooming products. Non-toxic, chemical-free and safe for your pet.
  • Hemp Collars, leashes and harnesses Natural, eco-friendly and strong. Hemp leashes are non-allergenic, durable and earth friendly.
  • Biodegradable Poop Bags Use biodegradable poop bags to clean up after Fido and throw it into the compost.
  • Get Creative You can grow your own organic catnip, gather yarn and fabric for cat toys and make your own own healthy dog treats. Pine cones make great cat toys!
  • Become a Chef Make your own pet food and keep your animal free from preservatives, chemicals and toxins that may harm your pet over time.
  • Avoid Plastic Food Bowls Plastic may leach Bisphenol(BPA) into your pets food and water. Instead, use stainless steal or ceramic pet bowls.
  • No Clumping Clay Cat Littler Clay litter causes many health problems. Furthermore, clay litter cannot be composted and will not biodegrade. Plant-based litters are made from wheat, alfalfa, oat hulls, corn cob, peanut hulls, or recycled newspaper.
  • Recycle Buy pet toys/beds that are made from recycled materials or sustainable fibers.
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