My cat is very patient when it comes to changes in her kitty litter. I don’t even have to do the thing where you add a percentage of the new litter to the old litter and up the percentage until you’ve totally switched over. Whatever I put in the litter box, she’ll use. So I’ve been testing out a lot of different natural kitty litters, and honestly, I don’t like most of them. (more…)
Is your dog the love of your life? (more…)
Speaking of avoiding plastics, here’s a great non-plastic crate option for dogs from Lost In Lounge. (more…)
When I was a kid, I wanted a dog so badly that I had an imaginary one. I am obsessed with my pets. They mean a lot to me, and as a pet owner, I believe it’s my responsibility to do everything I can to give them the best care. My standards for pet products are high.
Here are my top three favorites from 2007. (more…)
During the holidays, I was a little slow about posting reviews of products I’ve been testing out. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to play catch up, so I thought it might be a good idea to post something about how I test products and what my review policies are. If you’re interested, keep reading. (more…)
I’ve always been creeped out by rawhide — the smell, the texture, what it actually is. Gross. What’s even more disturbing and disgusting is what happens to my dog when he eats rawhide. I won’t share the gory details, but if you knew them, you would never every give rawhide to your dog again. Trust me.
Still, he likes to chew, and needed to find something that would give his teeth a scrub and his jaw a workout without being harmful to his intestinal health.
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My pup had a run in with some fleas on his last trip to the vet. The fleas are gone, but the irritation isn’t. I know it’ll go away, but I hate that he’s uncomfortable. (more…)
I’ve been singing the praises of Newman’s Own Cat Food ever since my cat lost weight, got active, and finally decided she liked me when I switched her food over. After taking my pup to the vet today, I want to shout about Newman’s Own dog food from the rooftops. (more…)
My pup has been running around collarless since he snapped the plastic on his old collar the last time we took him camping. As I’ve mentioned, going green isn’t about buying more. But when something is worn out and no longer useful, replacing it with a greener product is the way to go.
Only Natural Pet Store has some adorable hemp collars. Hemp is a renewable resource, and the hemp in these collars is 100% biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and pesticide/herbicide free.
Abundant Earth has hemp collars with metal buckles and grommets. They say their collars are like jeans. They break in and get better with time.
Annie’s Sweatshop has collars made from recycled ties or repurposed cotton. Send in your old dog collar for recycling and get a five dollar discount!
CraftBits has instructions for making a collar out of an old shirt. This would be a great project for smaller dogs. I’m pretty sure my big beast would destroy it in a few minutes.
Even smaller purchases can be an opportunity to make greener choices.
Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.
I’ve always splurged a little when it comes to pet food. Over the years, my kitty has tried out several high quality cat foods, but Newman’s Own Organics Adult Cat Formula dry food is in a league of own.
In less than a week of switching her over to Newman’s, my cat’s coat was noticeably shinier, softer, and smoother. More remarkably, her energy level has improved drastically. She’s nine years old, and a cancer survivor. Before I switched her food, she spent most of her day lying on the bed in the guest room soaking up the sun. Now, she’s so social and active that it’s hard to believe she’s the same cat!
Newman’s Own Organics Adult Cat Formula dry food is certified organic and has ingredients like Chicken, Oats, Carrots, Brown Rice, and Flax Seed, as well as probiotics like Lactobacillus Acidophilus (the same active culture found in high quality yogurt). It’s packed with antioxidants to maintain your cat’s immune system, omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat, and chelated minerals to help your cat best absorb nutrients.
None of Newman’s Own pet foods were involved in the recent pet food recalls. They do not use wheat gluten or rice protein concentrate in any of their pet foods, and all of their pet foods are made in the USA.
All of Newman’s Own after-tax profits go to charity. The first $100,000 made from Newman’s Own Organics Pet Foods was distributed to ten animal charities chosen by their distributors.
Click here to find a store that carries Newman’s Own Organics Pet Foods, or buy online.
Another Eco-Friendly Food from Allie.