Today’s Eco Pet Pick!

Ear Wipesare a convenient way to clean your dog’s delicate ears. The pre-moistened pads contain colloidal silver, an all natural ingredient that suppresses bacteria, and witch hazel, used for generations to safely cleanse and sanitize. Our botanical blend removes dirt, wax and debris while reducing unpleasant odors.  Your dogs ears are very sensitive and using a Q-tip or even a rag can be difficult sometimes or even harmful.  Most dogs won’t even sit still long enough to let you clean even one ear.  Ear wipes are a gentle and safe way to keep your dog clean and fresh. 

Ear Wipes:

• Contains no pharmaceuticals or chemicals
• For smelly, itchy, infected ears
• Quickly and easily clears away dirt & debris
• Are all natural
• Cleans, refreshes & restores

February’s Eco-Pet Pick!!

One 6 oz. bag

Ingredients:
Organic whole wheat flour, organic soy milk (filtered water and organic soybeans), organic carob powder, organic vanilla extract, organic coconut oil.

Ingredient Benefits

Carob contains vitamin B1, niacin, and vitamin A. It’s also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and iron. So next time you’re sitting on the couch treating yourself to some tasty chocolate, don’t forget about your canine companion, throw a little Carob his way – you can indulge together.

Whole Grains such as wheat are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, protein, dietary minerals (including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium) and vitamins (including niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin E).

Canola Oil is a unique ratio of almost 2-to-1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 makes it the richest vegetable oil source of essential fatty acids By giving canola oil to your canines, you can help to increase their circulation, reduce joint tenderness, and maintain their healthy immune system. Plus, it’s great for maintaining healthy skin and coat.

January’s Top 5 Eco-Pet Picks

Wysong Pet Health
Wysong Bug Off™ is a natural soap handmade in small batches of the purest natural ingredients.  Pets can be regularly bathed with Bug Off™ to help naturally repel bugs.  Bug Off™ includes Saponified Olive, Coconut, Palm, Soybean and Castor Oils, Spring Water, Essential Oil Blend, Jojoba Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, and Vitamin E.  (Not recommended for pets under six months of age, or those with highly sensitive skin.)

Organic Catnip Kickin Chicken Old McDonald never had a chicken that looked this good! With long spindly legs made of cotton cord and a tuft of white faux fur hair, this chicken will hold a cat’s attention all day. Our durable corduroy material is generously stuffed with organically grown catnip. Measures 3” made in Montana.

Cat Grass (Wheat Grass Triticum aestivum) Cats love grass. They nap and play on it, and like to eat it too. Wheat grass is good for cats, providing essential vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in Chlorophyll which acts as a natural detoxifier, mild antibiotic and deodorizer. An easy to grow organic treat for pet health and vitality. Certified Organic!  Rice Hull Gardens are a complete container garden in natural, environmentally friendly pots made from renewable grain husks, primarily rice hulls, and organic pigments. Equally suitable indoors or out, these highly durable pots will retain their beautiful shape and texture for about five years. One hundred percent biodegradable, Rice Hull Gardens celebrate gardening with a light footprint on the earth.

Litter Lite™ is comprised of biodegradable cellulose pellets; it is dust-free, and non-allergenic. After use, it can be composted, used as mulch, or flushed away in moderate amounts. Lightweight and chemical-free, this economical litter is also ecological. Especially important following surgery due to its pure design. Litter Lite™ is the world’s best cat litter!

Citressence™ is a pet odor counteractant. It is a botanical and citrus formulation that contains safe natural extracts which have the capability of molecularly neutralizing, not just masking, most offensive pet odors including dog odors and cat urine odor.

Citressence™ imparts an initial light citrus scent, which quickly fades along with the offensive odor. Citressence™ is highly concentrated, very economical and extremely safe and efficient.

Decembers Top 5 Eco-Pet Picks

Purrrrr-fect holiday gifts for your pets!!!

1. Gorgeous and Green Dog Chew Toy

RECYCLED: Created from environmentally friendly fabric made up of 85%

re-engineered recycled IntelliLoft™ fibers that diverts unnecessary

waste from going to the landfill and takes eight time less energy to

produce than virgin fibres.

Made from recycled plastic bottles.
HANDMADE:Proudly made in Bozeman, Montana. Handmade in the USA!

2. Get Free Standard Shipping on Symbolic Animal Adoptions from ShopNWF.org!. If you have an animal you know how important a good home for one is!! Support pet adoption!! Help an animal find a home for the holiday season!! I have adopted all my pets and I can tell you its an indescribable feeling when they become a part of your family!!!

3. $5.99 Flat Rate Shipping on Orders of $60 or more & purchase a reusable Pet Smart Shopping BagWould you like to help save a homeless pet and the planet at the same time? PetSmart Charities is offering reusable bags for $1.99, while supplies last. For every reusable bag sold, 100% of the purchase price will benefit PetSmart Charities.

4. Natural Pet ECOS Pet Laundry Detergent, 20-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
*Ultra-concentrated, color safe, all-temperature, fragrance-free detergent, with neutral pH, specially formulated for pet laundry items
* Tough on dirt yet gentle on pets, ECOSPet Liquid Laundry is residue-free and safe to use in standard and HE washers, and with septic and greywater systems
* Phosphate-free, chlorine-free, enzyme-free, dye-free, and free of petroleum ingredients
* Pack of 8, 20 oz bottles of liquid laundry detergent cleans 10 to 20 loads (total 160 oz = 80 to 160 loads)
* Pack of 6, 20 oz. Biodegradeable Bottles

5. Recycled Bicycle Tube Dog Collar by Cycle Dog

Handmade in Portland, Oregon using recycled bike inner tubes that do not fray like traditional webbing construction. The neon green collar includes reflective 3M laminate that provides night time luminance.

Collar includes a quick release plastic buckle and a heavy duty nickel plated ring that resists rust

Reclaimed bicycle tubes are soft and provide comfort for human hands and dog necks

Bicycle inner tubes are quick drying and stink resistant for dogs that hike, walk, or play in water

3 adjustable sizes: small (6 to 12 inches, 5/8 inch wide), medium (12 to 22 inches, 1 inch wide), and large (17 to 27 inches, 1 inch wide)

Novembers Top 5 Eco-Pet Picks!!

I know you have all been waiting for the next installment of my ECO-PET picks and here they are!!!

1. Wysong Vegan FoodA natural meatless vegetarian dog and cat food designed to be used with an alternative fresh meat source, or in conjunction with other Wysong meat based diets such as Archetype™ and the Au Jus™ canned diets. Wysong Dog Foodwas developed by a veterinarian who wanted to create food that would help prevent the health problems that dogs develop with age and provide help with pet health in the long term.

2. BioBag Dog Waste BagThese bags by BioBag, are made primarily from cornstarch are 100% biodegradable and compostable leaving no harmful residues behind. The bags biodegrade naturally when exposed to the elements and micro-organisms in the soil. BioBag uses no polyethylene in its production process and uses only GMO-free certified corn in the creation of its bags. BioBag is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute.

3. Cloudburst Pet Jacketsare made with 100% recycled polyester fabric. This jacket is recyclable again after providing comfort and protection for your dog. Make your dog be more eco-conscious in this jacket that utilizes no “new” petroleum in its fabric! The reflective flares on the back of the jacket provide additional safety on those dark evening walks.

4. English Retread’s Cat Collars are one hundred percent vegan, English Retreads’ materials are an ecologically sound alternative to animal products. This collar is a unique model for your small pet and is available with rhinestones to offer a little eco-bling! Decorate your pet in eco-friendly fun!! These small collars are made to work for your cat or small dog. Why not buy them for both!

5. Honey Dog Pet ID TagDid you know that every third bite of food we eat depends on bees for pollination? That’s why the mysterious disappearance of honey bees known as Colony Collapse Disorder is a critical environmental issue that must be understood and reversed. This cute lightweight enamel and stainless steel tag looks great on any of your pets. One name and one phone number can be engraved on the back of the tag at no additional cost. Best of all, 5% of the profits from this product go to organizations that are working to save the Honey Bee.

Eco-licious Travel Doggie Spa

This traveling doggie spa was inspired by an Australian Sheperd, who loved to roll in the garden. The earth-friendly formulas are perfect for outdoor use and safe for your pets. The packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials and are printed with water based ink, which is naturally non-toxic. Each time you purchase a product from Organic Style , the amount of carbon emissions from that shipment is offset by rolling funds into the Nicaragua Reforestation Project a project which will sequester more than 150,000 tons of CO2 over a 40 year lifetime through reforesting 340 hectares of abandoned pastureland with native tree species.

Octobers Top 5 Eco-Friendly Pet Products..

Octobers Top 5 Eco-Friendly Pet Products are….1. Eco Pet Solutions Inc. Potty Park’s™ Antimicrobial/Antibacterial polyethylene build materials ensure a clean and safe product for you, your dog and your entire household.. Potty Park™ is resistant to odors, bacteria, moisture absorption, fungi, and mold. You remove the tray and flush the contents.

2. Happytails Spa Joint Resolution is a great relief to your dog that is having joint issues. A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Pharmacological & Therapeutics stated Collagen “reduced pain & lameness in arthritic dogs. It improved their overall activity.” Collagen is the most abundant protein to be found in joint cartilage.  It helps build new cartilage & reduce further damage to the joints. This patented, all natural ingredient is extremely absorb-able so more of the formula gets to the site of the problem.

3. Our Green House Organic Cat Nip Flowers are made with friendly fabric that utilize 85% recycled IntelliLoft™ fibers and contain our USDA certified Organic Catnip. These flowers were created from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, IntelliLoft™ is safe, re-engineered fibers that divert unnecessary waste from going to your landfill and take six times less energy than producing fabric from virgin fibers

4. Gorgeous and Green’s Zisc is a new take on flying discs…the Zisc™ is designed with all the benefits your dog loves. The Zisc is engineered from incredibly soft, but durable Zogoflex® material. Its pliable material allows your dog to pick it up from flat surfaces easily and will not hurt or damage their soft mouth.

5. Green Nest Organic Pet Beds are filled with plenty of organic cotton and wool. The wool fill repels moisture and prevents mildew while adding softness to the bed. The organic cotton adds support. Each pet bed also has inner cells of shredded natural rubber that are machine washable and machine dry-able. This allows your pet to enjoy a fresh clean bed.

 

 

October’s Eco-Pet Pick of the Month

Dry Dog Instant Clean
From: Happytails Spa (click link to purchase)

Happytails Spa Dry Dog Instant Clean is an all natural, eco-friendly & cruelty free! Spray it on and almost immediately, your pooch has gone from dirty dog to fresh and fruity kiwi melon. Dry Dog Instant Clean formula cleanses without water, rinsing or mess and unlike other bath replacement sprays, doesn’t just mask bad smells with heavy perfume it eradicates completely, An all natural ingredient called Ordenone traps and eliminates the odor causing proteins letting your green pup smelling wonderful! Happy Tails Canine Spa proudly produces their eco-friendly products are made in America.

Alaska 100% Organic Bakery

(click image to purchase)

These 100% organic dog treats are an excellent way to keep your dog happy and healthy. Alaska 100% Organic Bakery started when Noreen Naidus began researching care for her new dog. She learned that feeding your dog a natural, organic diet was the best choice for feeding her pet. Many large brand dog treats and foods contain animal by-products that have been linked to causing disease in animals. When buying organic you know that the food/treat you are giving your pet is free of harmful chemicals and toxins. Do you want to be feeding your pet food that you wouldn’t eat yourself? Pets have become a part of our families, they are no longer just a thing to play with. You want to ensure their health and longevity, the best way to do this is to feed them an organic diet.

This Months 5 Items Made In the USA

For quite a while now I have been looking for products that proudly read Made In America. This is not an easy task. Usually when you try to google Made In America the website for American Apparel shows up. Not only have I found products that are Made in America but I have found green and environmentally friendly products!! This is some of the most exciting news I’ve heard in a long time! I have compiled a list of products I hope you appreciate just as much as I do.

1. Nature’s Inventory (click link to purchase) Wellness Oils are produced in the USA instead of exporting to China as many businesses do for cheap labor. Nature’s Inventory prides themselves in creating jobs for US citizens. Even more importantly Nature’s Inventory Wellness Oils are an excellent alternative to ingesting tons of toxic chemicals. Many people are wary of Eastern medicine, if you are one of those people start small. They offer wellness oils for Sweet Dreams (click link to purchase) which was developed because an employees daughter was having nightmares. Rub a few drops on your neck and chest instead of chugging down a of bunch pills. If your dreams are in fact sweet move on to their Back Soothe Wellness Gel (click link to purchase) and see how it feels. No harm in using products that come from nature.

2.Houndstooth 100% Recycled Polyester Dog Collars (click to purchase) These Westminster Pet Products earth-friendly collars are made in America using recycled plastic bottles, so less energy and petro-chemicals are used to produce the yarn. This helps to preserve the environment, keep trash out of landfills and conserve natural resources. The Westminster durable collars feature an assortment of sizes and colorful printed patterns, all of them proudly made in America. The Collars are also available in Small Dog & Cat sizes, and in an assortment of other colors and styles.

3. Wooden Gnome Home (click to purchase) gives hours of imaginative play outside or inside. Each of our Gnome Homes are hand made one at a time from a single piece of reclaimed Walnut then hand rubbed with mineral oil. Children will have a great time setting up the Gnome home in different and amazing ways plus that Gnome is just plain cute. 10″ tall by 10″ wide, 5 Tunnel pieces, 1 Gnome 3″ tall, & Made in USA.

4. Sleep better at night knowing that your bed is eco-friendly as well as being Made in America. This Solid Wood Platform Bed Frame is clean, unfinished, chemical free, & Made in USA!!! (click to purchase) This green bed is perfect for the newly environmentally conscious or for those who want to to maximize their very own green environment. The wood used to make this bed comes from our very own Southern States! The eco-friendly bed comes with a 10 year warranty and boasts underbed storage as well as trundle. There are even more advantages, extra slats and height options are available also! This is way better than any bed besides a eco-friendly one! The best part is since this bed is unfinished you are free to decorate the bed anyway you like!!!

5. Eco-chic boutique (click to purchase) has some super cute green items including the 6-pack coasters. Yet another product Made In America people! In Oakland, CA as a matter of fact. The coasters are 100% rubber and include 30% industrial waste!! Waste not want not is right folks!!!! Gorgeous and Green (click here to purchase)has taken the steps to provide you with this tiny bit of green goodness designed after a 6-pack! Check out Gorgeous and Green (click here to purchase) to see what other bits of green you can pick up to make your home and life more sustainable.

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