Buy high-quality natural pet food made from pure protein sources raised without growth hormones or antibiotics, and that does not contain animal byproducts, rendered meat, or chicken meals.
Pet Promise is made with pure protein sources that come from animals raised without growth hormones or antibiotics. Pet Promise does not contain any animal byproducts, rendered meat or chicken meals and supports family farmers who use sustainable agriculture practices (as opposed to factory farming methods).
Use all natural cleaning products free of toxic chemicals that are safe for pets and eco-friendly!
Commonly used cleaning agents pose significant risks. Accidental poisonings aren’t the only way cleaning agents can harm children and pets. Keeping them locked up isn’t enough; when you use them – even according to label instructions -- you’re creating a potential toxic exposure. Many commonly used cleaning agents can cause nerve damage, reproductive damage, cancer or respiratory problems. But you can purchase people-friendly, pet-friendly and Earth-friendly products, such as those from Seventh Generation -or even make your own.
Utilize natural lawn care products without pesticides or herbicides and encourage your neighbors to do likewise.
Is your lawn a safe place for your pets and kids to play on? Pesticides and herbicides can be hazardous to their health, even when used as directed.
Find eco-friendly toys for your pet that are made from organic or recycled materials.
Who says a pet can’t have fun (or even nap) in an environmentally friendly manner? West Paw Design eco-friendly dog toys and nap beds are made from recycled soda bottles!
Purchase alternative forms of kitty litter made from recycled material such as newsprint.
Clay cat litter is not a byproduct or leftover material from another process. It is made from clay extracted from the earth. Consider using a cat box filler made from newsprint or other recycled materials.
Provide your pet with bedding from recycled materials including old pillows, quilts, or any comfy item.
Anything that you can put to further use, instead of discarding, is being recycled (one of the definitions of ‘recycling’ is simply “to use again”). Old bedding, quilts, or practically any soft item can be turned into a pet bed.
Make biodegradable poop bags a part of your routine for daily walks.
All trash has an afterlife, and the bag from the morning walk is no exception. By using degradable or recycled bags you can keep a lot of additional plastic from piling up in landfills.
Make sure all your pet grooming products are eco-friendly and made without phosphates, sulfates and other chemicals.
Ingredients commonly found in many soaps and shampoos may be caustic and harmful to your pet as well as to the environment. When taking your pet to be groomed, check out what shampoos are being used and ask the groomer to skip the “perfume” spray that’s commonly applied at the end of the session.
Use the safest, least toxic method of flea and tick control made from all natural ingredients.
Some methods of controlling fleas and ticks, such as flea collars and dips, can result in a “trail” of pesticides being left wherever your pet goes. Consider using less toxic alternatives.
When traveling with your pet, bring a reusable container for water.
Green deeds add up, and anytime you can reuse something instead of using and discarding it, you’ve made a significant contribution to the green movement!
