Earth Day Tips For Pets

  Posted on April 22, 2013  by Joy of Living  No comments

It’s Earth Day, and we’d like to share some tips on ways you and your pet can help keep the world a greener and healthier place.  Check out these suggestions:

• Doing some spring cleaning?  Instead of tossing out those old blankets, towels, pet toys, leashes, litter boxes, and/or pet bedding supplies, contact a local pet shelter and see if they could use some donations.
• Opt for filtered water instead of bottled water for your pets.  If you must use bottled water, please be sure to recycle the bottles!
• When picking up those little “doggie treasures” in the backyard, consider using biodegradable bags.
• Time for Rover to get a bath?  Purchase some earth-friendly pet shampoos and other products!  Mother Nature will love you for it!
• Make your own cleaning products.  Opt for baking soda as a carpet cleaner rather than buying commercial carpet cleaning powder.  It’s cheaper and pet friendly too!  For an economical all-purpose cleaner, put equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and shake.  Economical, no harmful chemicals and pet-friendly!

If you have any fun and amazing “green” pet tips to share with us, please let us know!  For more tips on living more eco-consicious with your pet, check out Pets Gone Green: Live a More Eco-Concious Life with Your Pets available from Amazon.