This unique cat bed is made from recycled corrugated cardboard and maple. Your cat will curl up in the form-fitting pod and nap in supreme kitty comfort. The material is durable and will hold up to scratching. Dimensions: 28″ long x 20″ wide x 19″ high. Available for $320 from Vivavi.
FURminator also makes “deshedding treats” …I have no idea how this can work, but know that the ingredients are filled Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids along with being high in protein and low in fat….and my dog loves them!
$12.95 at Amazon
INSIDE Card: “Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to.” - Joe Gores
These cards are made out of 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Many breeds and sayings available. Perfect for the eco-friendly dog lover. Check out the blog, too!
$3.50 at Very Super Cool
You get the set of two (dog and cat) that are made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste. Ink and glues used are vegetable-based and biodegradable.
$9.95 for the set of two at Amazon
For the kitty in your life….these toy flowers are made from 85% recycled fabric created from post consumer plastic bottles. Inside your cat will enjoy certified organic catnip. Made in Montana, USA. Each flower is aprox. 4 inches wide.
$9.50 at Muttropolis
Reindeer Cane is a mutant cross between a candy cane and a reindeer created just in time for your holiday dog gift. It is made out of recycled soda pop bottles. Both the fabric and stuffing are recycled - so from the mouth of the consumer to the mouth of the dog - these toys live on. An excellent way to feel good about your gift for the holidays!
$14.50 at A Bone To Pick
100% hemp means no chemicals and nasty carcinogens! Its safe, it floats and it is machine washable! All is good!
$11.00 at Taraluna
Made from 85% Post Consumer Recycled Soda Bottles — your dog can squeak to his earth friendly heart’s content! Made in Montana.
$12.30 at Global Dog Natural Pet Products
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.
The great poet Langston Hughes wrote in a Montage of a Dream Deferred: “Curb your doggie Like you ought to do, But don’t let that dog curb you!”
Curbing your dog should be considered an archaic term long ago used to mean canine waste disposal in such a way people don’t step on it. Sadly that really meant let it go in the gutter so it could be swept down the sewer. A curbed dog is one who’s been taught to poop in the street, right by the curb, so that the next rainstorm can sweep his deposits into the nearest gutter. Once in a city’s sewer system it will eventually make its way into nearby waters. Scientists have been able to fingerprint DNA to match bacteria found in water to specific animals, revealing that dogs are a significant contributer of bacteria. Dog waste ranks third or fourth in waterway pollution.
Dog poop contamination on the ground isn’t just gross it’s also a way to pass intestinal parasites and infections to both people and other dogs. US dogs leave millions of tons of uncollected poop a year, shame on all those inconsiderate dogs! In Mexico City, according to Grist.org “More than 2 million dogs live in Mexico City’s inner Federal District and deposit at least 353 tons of waste a day, the vast majority of which is not scooped up by pet owners.” The dog poop dries and eventually contributes to significant air borne particles and bacterial pollution.
The problem of irresponsible and ignorant dog owners not picking up dog poop turns people against dogs and more anti-dog rules pass legislation. That means more “no dogs allowed” signs, fewer dog parks, leash-free areas, etc. Which can result in many dogs getting less exercise, become more neurotic and less social with other dogs - which may further aggravate anti-dog sentiment when the resulting bad behaviors show up.
We wrote an extensive article here on Great Green Pet on this issue a few months ago with many eco-friendly solutions to this issue, including the advantages of compositing dog poop.
Another solution that you will want to consider is offered at PoopBags.com who make a biodegradable dog poop bag, made from corn, they claim meets the highest standards for biodegradability, ASTM D6400. They also state it biodegrades at the same rate as an apple would. A one month supply of these bags (50) are $12.45 and 3 month (200) is $26.95 For a couple of bucks you can order a sampler of 5.
