Living a Green Thumb for you and your Pet

Trying to live a green-conscious and eco-friendly environment for you and your pet? Try these tips as suggested by Julie Knapp with Woman’s Day: 

1. Put your pet on a diet– This is the number rule-of-green thumb to preserving a natural environment, as well as keeping your dog fit and healthy.

2. Use biodegradable waste bags– Always scoop up your pet’s poop, because if you don’t, it can contaminate waterways.

3. Be a savvy shopper– Choose dog shampoos that are free of sodium lauryl sulfate. For toys and dog beds, avoid plastic and synthetic products and look to natural fibers like organic cotton or hemp as well as products made from recycled goods.

4. Spay and neuter your pet– To reduce the cat and dog population is a good thing for the environment and is an eco-consicous thing to do.

5. Safe flea and tick treatments– Did you know that some flea products cause cancer? According to the National Resources Defense Council, children have a 1,000 times greater risk of having cancer after being exposed to feal and tick treatments. Talk to your vet about safer treatments, or visit http://www.simplesteps.org/greenpaws-products, to choose the safest ones.

To find out more about what you and your pet can do to help keep the environment nice and pretty, read more:

http://www.womansday.com/life/pet-care/green-tips-for-dog-owners-104951