Wednesday, February 23, 2011

It's Easy to Lower Your Carbon PAW Print...

Now that the Green Movement is in full effect, it is easy for our pets to also live a Green Lifestyle. We can start by picking up after your dog with a biodegradable bag and use biodegradable litter for your cat. Using natural cleaners in your house improves indoor air quality and assures that your animals won't be exposed to potentially harsh and toxic chemicals on their paws and in the environment. Using pesticides and insecticides on our pets and in our yards hurts all of us, as well as the planet. The less invasive we are by using renewable and sustainable products, the less damage we are doing to ourselves, our animals, and the planet. Feed your pets all natural organic food and treats.  Even their collars can be eco friendly, odor-resistent and hypoallergenic for sensitive pets.  I found a website www.dublindog.com that will even recycle your old collars for you so they don't end up in a land-fill and you will get a 15% off coupon to use for a replacement collar.

Also, more and more people are traveling with their pets.  And more and more hotels are becoming pet friendly.  And why shouldn't they?  Your pets are a part of your family.  I know we try to take Cosmo wherever we go.  But it is important to keep your pawsenger safe while traveling.  They should be in a comfortable crate or cat carrier buckled in with the seat belt, a warm blanket to provide comfort and cushioning for their joints, travel water bowl, all their tags, collar, leashes and vaccination records, healthy food and treats, a favorite toy, and any medications they may need.  Also, as cute as it may look, dogs hanging their heads out car windows risk eye injuries from speeding debris in the air.  So don't let your pup hang out the window.  Air bags can severely injure your dog in a collision so don't put them in the front seat.  The safest spot for your pet is inside a pet carrier in the back seat or in the back end of your SUV.

It is easy to change a few things we do around the yard and house and to keep our pets safe and living longer healthier lives. 









3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great advice! We always travel with our dogs too! We have 2 Jack Russel Terriers that are like our children!

Marie said...

Completely agree, well sort of...Calvin is allowed to hang out the window at all speeds under 30 mph and he knows it too if you don't open the window he barks at you. :)

"Cottage By The Sea" said...

I'm so happy to see this post. Not enough people know all of these dog tips yet need them. I don't travel with my dogs but I have two so they keep each other company when I'm gone and I always leave a dog loving babysitter with them.