Sckoon Organic Cotton Dog Kimono $22.90 at Sckoon.com

Our dog is definitely the Zen Master in our house. Your dog can now meditate in style with this cool Kimono from Sckoon.com. Made from certified 100% Organic Egyptian cotton and is very soft and comfy.

Check out these artfully created cat furniture from naturaltreefurniture.com

An amazing selection of inventive and playful designs of trees, benchs, hollow logs, scratching posts, etc. Ranges in size from huge cat trees big enough for the select few who keep 30 or more cats to more reasonable 1 cat affairs. Prices range from over 2,000 to less than 100.00. These trees practically make you want to become a cat yourself! Made from sustainably harvested timbers which they treat for 3 days in a wood fired kiln to safely rid all pests and apply a hand waxed non-toxic finish.

Natural Tree Furniture website states “Our steadfast commitment to conservation through recovery, recycling and reuse involves the practice of unique environmental standards and principles.”

Here are a few more selections from the many they offer on their website.

“Claw” Cat Tree $84.00 from branchhome.com in a variety of colors

Is your kitty a “Modernist” at heart? If so, this artfully designed cat tree by Susan Kralavec will send your cat into new heights of ecstasy. This claw cat tree is handmade by Everyday Studio in San Francisco and is made out of corrugated cardboard with at least 35% recycled content and is constructed with all non-toxic materials. They claim it is extremely sturdy and will stand up to your cats clawing for a very long time and if you like you can lightly sand the cardboard to get rid of scratch marks. Shown above is a variety of possible types and configurations. 24″ long x 10″ wide x 12″ tall

Bird collisions with wind turbines not a serious problem

Many people are likely to believe, as I did until recently, that Wind energy is a great idea but too bad it is so terrible for the thousands or millions of birds who fly into the blades and get sliced up like a Cuisinart blender. One of those things you read somewhere and then never question. Apparently, except for a few situations most wind turbines are considered relatively safe for birds and bats. Far more birds die from your cat in the back yard, or from collisions with windows, cars, lighted communication towers, and pesticides to name a few.

Here are some good links for anyone wanting to get a more in depth discussion of this issue.
An article in Treehugger
A very comprehensive look at birds and wind energy from bird consultants to the wind power industry.
and advice from an expert, putting wind’s impact on birds in perspective.

A plain round ball is so yesterday in the dog toy world. Your dog wants something fun, hip and different to play with than what every other dog out there has! An Organic Squeaker Ring is just the answer. These squeakers are made from organic materials and shaped in to animal likenesses for your animal’s pleasure! Squeaker rings also make noises, which will keep your dog interested and playing with the toy for hours. Comes in a sheep, rabbit, monkey or bear designs.

Order your Organic Squeaker Ring toy from All Natural Pet Store for $19.29.

SafePaw to protect your pet’s paws and the environment.

Right now its snowing and freezing rain here in Boston and I have to go down to shovel and de-ice our walk. My neighbor uses SafePaw and highly recommends it, sadly, I have to go across the street to see if I can borrow some – as I was thinking maybe we could squeek by this winter with no snow. Here is the scoop on SafePaw…

From SafePaw’s fact sheet “Children, pets, surfaces and the environment can be adversely affected by the use of rock salt and salt-based ice melter products used by households in the winter. A recent national survey shows that 60 percent of American households use these products in the winter. And, an alarming 62 percent are unaware of the health dangers associated with the use of these products. Safe Paw is the only 100 percent salt-free ice melter on the market and is 100 percent safe for children, pets, surfaces and the environment. It is the smart and safe product to use with winter, and Safe Paw’s pellets are green to make it easy for consumers to know the difference.”
Here is a link to the rest of the article.

   Even though you love your pet to death, you must admit, even on your best day, that your pet has an odor.  One way to eliminate their odor is by using an all natural soy candle.  The soy candle from Eco Choices is specifically made to work on dog odor, but will work to clear the air in any room, no matter what type of pet you have.  Come in Cedarwood or Citrus Blend fragrances.  Jars are glass and weigh 12.25 ounces. 

Order your pet odor eliminating candle from Eco Animal for $17.95.

If your kids get furious with your dog every time he runs off with the soccer ball and punctures it, then it’s about time he got his own. This Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff soccer ball lives up to its name and is tough enough for dogs to lick, chew and pounce on without too much damage. It has a 1 inch hole at one end to make it easy to grab hold of and when squashed just pops back into shape again. You can even pop dog treats inside for an even more fun game.

If your dog does eventually manage to destroy it, the ball is recyclable, so it scores on the eco-friendly side too. The ball can be popped  in the freezer in summer to help keep your dog cool at play time and it has a minty taste which appeals to most dogs.

Currently costs $14.06 from Amazon.com

Behavioral problems in pets are often caused by anxiety or stress. If your cat starts to urinate on the carpet he may be upset about a change in his routine. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety he may chew and destroy the furniture when you are out.While training is the answer to many behavioral issues, if it’s a case of anxiety causing changes in behavior, then finding a way to calm your pet may be all that is needed.

This pheromone collar mimics the pheromone produced by the mother to calm her pups or kittens.Your pet can wear the collar all the time or just when a stressful situation is anticipated. Whether it works or not depends on the animal and on the reasons for the behavior, but the collar is fairly cheap, lasts for a month and is worth a try if you think your pet just needs a little soothing to deal with the stress in his or her life!

The Good Behavior Pheromone Collar costs $10.99 from Only Natural Pet Store

Keeping hydrated is important for pets as well as humans, so when you’re out and about with your dog, it makes sense to take along water for him too. Now that plastic bottles have such a bad press, stainless steel is the cleanest and safest container to keep your water fresh and pure.

These stainless bottles are specially designed with a roller ball top, so that your pet can lick water straight from the bottle, which could be convenient when you don’t want to carry a bowl along too. These bottles look pretty cool and trendy and come in four bright colors.

Just make sure you don’t get your water bottle confused with his, unless you want to share doggie saliva!

Costs $16.95 from Jake’s Dog House