Six Ways to Go Green with Your Dog
Recommended Products for Environmentally Conscious Dog Owners
May 30, 2009
Green is the new black. So it should come as no surprise that today's dog owners are "going green" and buying eco-friendly toys, products, and food for their dogs. But with so many "green" choices in the market today, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
Here are six highly-recommended products for your dog that will take the guess work out of making environmentally-friendly choices for your dog.
Stop the Plastic
Instead of using plastic bags for dog waste, try Biobags. The bags are made of cornstarch and biodegrade like food scraps in about 45 days. Starting at just $4.95, they are a smart choice for cost-conscious dog owners who want to go green.
Purchase Recyclable Toys for Your Dog
Looking for an eco-friendly toy your dog will love? Try the Orbee-Tuff Glow for Good Ball. One hundred percent of the wholesale cost of this Glow for Good Ball goes directly to the Planet Dog Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Planet Dog whose mission is to support canine service programs. Although a little pricey at $11.95, it's still a good buy when you consider that the cost covers an indestructible toy for your dog and a tax-deductible donation to a canine service program. Where else can you get a deal like that?
Compost Your Dog's Waste
"American dogs and cats create 10 million tons of waste a year, and no one knows where it's going," says Will Brinton, one of the world's leading authorities on waste reduction in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle. To compost your dog's waste, check out the Doggie Dooley at Doggiedooley.com. It retails at $89.95.
Bathe Your Dog Using Eco-Friendly Products
Does Fido need a bath after rolling around in the mulch beds? Try the Olive Spa Gift Set at Olivegreendog.com. This natural, organic spa gift set include shampoo, flea-repelling dog soap, and fur spritzer that will leave your dog feeling fresh and smelling clean. While you're at it, dry your dog with the all-purpose dog towel. Made from 100 percent recycled beech wood, this heavy-duty towel absorbs up to ten times its weight in liquid. The Olive Spa Gift set retails for $29.99. The towel is sold separately for $10.99.
Buy an Eco-Friendly Dog Bed
Looking for the best of both worlds? Gogreendogs.com combines comfort with eco-friendly materials in their dog bed. Organic cotton covers and recycled stuffing make their bumper dog beds a good choice for environmentally conscious dog owners. And while you're at it, try their Eco Naps dog mats. Made from 85 percent recycled plastic soda bottles, their dog mats are not only comfortable, they wash up great, too.
Feed Your Dog All Natural Pet Food
Today's all natural pet food contains no artificial preservatives, flavors, fillers, or by-products found in many of today's dog foods. Here are a few brands to consider: Innova, Evo, California Natural, Mother Nature, Wysong, and HealthyPetNet's Life's Abundance Pet food. Although a little pricier than most dog foods, these products will more than pay for themselves in improved health and reduced vet bills for your dog.
By purchasing eco-friendly pet products and taking other sustainability measures, you can raise a happy, healthy dog--all while helping the environment. So go ahead, and "go green" with your dog.
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