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\"\"<\/a>Go Green for Pets<\/p>\n

The green scene has gone beyond gardens\u2014it now includes litter boxes and doggie treats. This Earth Day, you don\u2019t need a green thumb to help the planet. If you have an animal companion who eats, sleeps, plays and poops, you\u2019ve got plenty of opportunities to cut down on waste, raise your pet\u2019s quality of life and color your corner of the world green.<\/p>\n

Spring Cleaning Empty out the dark corners of your closets, basement and attic, but before throwing your dusty treasures away, call your local shelters and ask if they need old towels, bedding, leashes, litter boxes and pet toys. They may even be looking for unused printers and computer monitors.<\/p>\n

Water Works
\nGive your pet filtered tap water instead of bottled to drink. If you must use bottled, be sure to recycle.<\/p>\n

The Power of Poop
\nScoop dog poop with biodegradable bags instead of plastic bags from the grocery store. If you\u2019re a suburbanite (or an urbanite with a lawn), do some research on doggie septic systems\u2014they help keep your lawn free of smelly surprises and break waste down into a liquid the ground can absorb. And kitty parents, go for eco-friendly cat litters, avoiding brands with mined minerals.<\/p>\n

Green Grooming
\nUse earth-friendly pet shampoos and grooming products whenever possible.<\/p>\n

Garden of Delights
\nIf you have space, consider growing your own garden for your fruit- and veggie- loving reptiles and small mammals. Before using insecticides, research mulching and other gardening practices that can help reduce the amount of insecticides and herbicides you might need.<\/p>\n

Spot On
\nShould your furry love leave a little dribble (or more) on the carpeting or floor, don\u2019t reach for the bleach. Use vinegar instead. This environment-friendly liquid can act as an effective odor-remover and can kill mold and bacteria. Please keep in mind, though, that vinegar must be diluted correctly with water.<\/p>\n

Cutting Back is Going Green
\nThere are plenty of small ways to cut back on energy and materials.<\/p>\n

Instead of using a blow dryer to dry your freshly bathed pet, towel or air dry her.
\n Walk your dog to the doggie park rather than driving there.
\n Cut down on paper products\u2014clean up with rags or recycled paper towels.
\n Put light and heating bulbs in your reptile and fish habitats on timers.<\/p>\n

Put Your Foot Down
\nDon’t wear shoes in the house. They bring extra pesticides, fungicides and dirt inside\u2014your pets are exposed enough when licking their paws after walking outside on treated surfaces. (Of course, you should wipe all paws before letting them back into the house!)<\/p>\n

Green Goodies
\nConsider making your own healthy dog biscuits and storing them in reusable containers. If you purchase store-bought treats, buy them in cardboard packaging and be sure to recycle.<\/p>\n

Bulk Up
\nBuy pet supplies in bulk or the largest available size. You\u2019ll make fewer trips to the store and cut down on packaging to discard of. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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