8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Green
We love our furry friends, but sometimes their carbon footprint can be bigger than we'd like. Here are some tips fromPetFinder.com and from me on how our pets can go green, too.
1. Prevent overpopulation - Get your pet spayed or neutered (everyone in Planet Earth have to be conscious about animal and human overpopulation).
2. Buy in bulk - Purchasing large packages of food, bedding or litter reduces the amount of packaging you consume, and can save you money.
3. Scoop it - Unscooped canine and feline waste can pollute water and spread disease.
4. Buy reusable supplies - Use machine-washable puppy pads instead of disposables (I'm using those pads for my cats pan, too).
5. Go biodegradable - Use biodegradable bags when cleaning up the yard or picking up after your pooch.
6. Use eco-friendly litter - Try a litter made from natural materials that will break down, or even one that can be flushed down the toilet instead of thrown away, also there is natural wood chips, walnut shield crunches or minerals to use for pet litter. They're healthy for pet fur, lungs and skin and keeps home clean and fresh.
7. Donate - Before you throw away any used blankets, beds, bowls, or leashes, call your local animal shelter to see if they have any need for these items. I usually donate unused toys and blankets of my cats in PetSmart and they're taking it to shelters.
8. Clean green - Put away toxic chemicals and clean up after your pet with natural cleansers such as vinegar, baking soda or lemon juice. I'm also using thyme and lavender oil diluted with vinegar or water for cleaning. It helps your furry babies stay away from the places you want them to. Not only will you be helping the planet, but you'll be keeping your pet safer, too.
2. Buy in bulk - Purchasing large packages of food, bedding or litter reduces the amount of packaging you consume, and can save you money.
3. Scoop it - Unscooped canine and feline waste can pollute water and spread disease.
4. Buy reusable supplies - Use machine-washable puppy pads instead of disposables (I'm using those pads for my cats pan, too).
5. Go biodegradable - Use biodegradable bags when cleaning up the yard or picking up after your pooch.
6. Use eco-friendly litter - Try a litter made from natural materials that will break down, or even one that can be flushed down the toilet instead of thrown away, also there is natural wood chips, walnut shield crunches or minerals to use for pet litter. They're healthy for pet fur, lungs and skin and keeps home clean and fresh.
7. Donate - Before you throw away any used blankets, beds, bowls, or leashes, call your local animal shelter to see if they have any need for these items. I usually donate unused toys and blankets of my cats in PetSmart and they're taking it to shelters.
8. Clean green - Put away toxic chemicals and clean up after your pet with natural cleansers such as vinegar, baking soda or lemon juice. I'm also using thyme and lavender oil diluted with vinegar or water for cleaning. It helps your furry babies stay away from the places you want them to. Not only will you be helping the planet, but you'll be keeping your pet safer, too.
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