| Are you and your dog living a "green" life? Now more | | | | repel bugs and fleas. |
| than ever, people are realizing the importance of | | | | 4. Dog Clothes: If you like to dress up your pooch, |
| taking care of the environment. We all have a | | | | organic dog clothes are becoming more and more |
| responsibility to do our part in making sure that the | | | | popular. You can find clothes such as dog tee shirts |
| planet is healthy for future generations. Being | | | | that are made with organic cotton, which is easy on |
| eco-friendly doesn't have to be difficult for you and | | | | the environment. There are also bamboo dog tee |
| your pooch. Most online dog boutiques now offer | | | | shirts on the market today. Bamboo is extremely |
| organic or eco-friendly dog products for you to | | | | earth friendly. It supplies 30% more oxygen than |
| choose from. By choosing these types of products, | | | | trees and removes 30% more carbon dioxide which |
| you and your dog will be doing your part to help | | | | causes global warming. Bamboo also requires no |
| save our planet. Below are some dog product ideas | | | | fertilizers or pesticides to grow. |
| that will help you to be an eco-friendly dog owner. | | | | 5. Dog Toys: Organic dog toys might be a bit more |
| 1. Dog Beds: There are organic dog beds on the | | | | difficult to find, but they are out there and they are |
| market today that are not only eco-friendly, but | | | | getting more popular. Look for toys that are made |
| comfy and stylish as well. The fabric of these | | | | with organic cotton or hemp. These materials are |
| eco-friendly dog beds is usually made of organic | | | | non-toxic and the fibers are not bleached, processed |
| cotton or recycled cotton while the filling is made | | | | or treated. In other words, they are safe for your |
| with a recyclable material such as plastic soda bottles. | | | | pet and good for the environment. Also try dog toys |
| Getting this type of organic dog bed will help divert | | | | that are made with recycled materials. |
| plastic from landfills and reduce energy use. | | | | 6. Dog Carriers: If you have a small pooch who you |
| 2. Gourmet Dog Treats and Dog Food: This is | | | | like to carry around with you, why not go green and |
| probably the easiest way to go green. It's fairly | | | | invest in an organic dog carrier? Materials for an |
| effortless to find organic dog treats and organic dog | | | | eco-friendly dog carrier include hemp, organic cotton |
| food today...they are everywhere! These organic | | | | or natural burlap. You'll find that these carriers are |
| treats and food are eco-friendly because the | | | | beautiful as well as functional, so you won't have to |
| ingredients are pesticide free and all natural. Also, less | | | | give up on style. |
| energy is used when making them. In addition to | | | | 7. Dog Collars: As with beds, toys and carriers, |
| being good for the environment, organic dog treats | | | | organic dog collars are usually made with material |
| and food are also very good for your dog's health. | | | | such as organic cotton or hemp. You will definitely |
| Because the ingredients are natural and pesticide | | | | not have to forego style as these collars come in all |
| free, your dog will most likely experience the | | | | colors and patterns. |
| following benefits: reduction of skin allergies, more | | | | Being eco-friendly doesn't mean you have to give up |
| energy, less digestive problems, healthy weight and | | | | your favorite products. It just means that you make |
| an overall stronger immunity. I believe the higher price | | | | wiser choices that can help the planet, not hurt it. If |
| of these organic dog treats and food is well worth it | | | | you want to try and live a greener life, start small |
| and can save you money later on in vet bills. | | | | and go from there. You'll be surprised at how easy it |
| 3. Dog Shampoos: All natural, organic dog shampoos | | | | can be. For example, when you run out of your dog's |
| do not contain any harsh ingredients, artificial colors | | | | current treats, try organic dog treats next time. |
| or synthetic perfumes. The mild and gentle cleaning | | | | When your dog's bed starts looking a bit haggard, try |
| agents in these shampoos work very well in getting | | | | an organic or eco-friendly dog bed next time. Just |
| rid of dirt and grime without stripping the fur's natural | | | | make an effort to incorporate being eco-friendly into |
| oils. The all natural ingredients are effective as well as | | | | your life...and also your dog's life! Not only will your |
| safe for the environment. You can even find all | | | | dog benefit from these eco-friendly dog products, |
| natural flea shampoo that uses citronella to naturally | | | | mother earth will benefit as well. |