August 19, 2008

Green Living with Our Pets -- Make Your Home Environmentally Pet Friendly

Sue McGuire offers some tips on making pet-lover homes environmentally-friendly in Green Living with Pets in Mind

Pets used to live outside. The farm dog hung out in the barn or slept under the front porch. Cats lived in the barn loft and did their job of keeping the vermin at bay. Fast forward a few generations. It's often recommended that cats be "indoor only" and hundreds of dollars can be spent on an orthopedic bed for the dog.
Just because we bring those former barnyard residents inside the house may not mean they are healthier for it. Scientists often cite our companion animals as "canaries in the coal mine." Household environmental toxins can be a major concern.

Here is a short list of household toxins to keep away from your pet:

Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Fabric softener sheets
Most cleaners and detergents
Xylitol, a sugar substitute
Grapes and Raisins
Insecticides and Flea Killers

Two Popular Green Pet Sites:

Amazon Green-- Pets: Pet lovers can shop from a list of products that customers have selected as the best green products offered on Amazon.
Only Natural Pet Store - Everything Natural for Dogs & Cats: For pet lovers who are passionate about their pets and concerned about their health.

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Posted by Super Cool Pets at August 19, 2008 7:39 AM

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