Grooming and Daily Care

Going green means looking for ways to help the Earth in all areas of our lives. We can be Earth-responsible when caring for our pets, too.

10) Buy recycled toys

Cat and dog toy manufacturers are starting to produce toys made from recyclable materials. Support their effort to be green.
(Source: Raise A Green Dog)

The first thing any new bird owner needs is a cage. The second is a material to line that cage. But which type of liner is best? Many new owners immediately reach for newspaper. Although some people may consider reusing paper in this way as a form of recycling, the length of the time the item is actually reused is often very short. As soon as most owners clean their pet’s cages, the paper then heads into the trash. Any recycling effort on behalf of the owner is essentially wasted.

If you're feeding your pet a complete and balanced food, she should have all the nutrients she needs to stay in tip-top shape. But sometimes ensuring that your animal companion receives proper nutrition isn't that simple. Older or debilitated pets, and those recovering from surgery or illness, for example, may benefit from a boost of vitamins or nutritional supplements.

If you're feeding your pet a complete and balanced food, she should have all the nutrients she needs to stay in tip-top shape. But sometimes ensuring that your animal companion receives proper nutrition isn't that simple. Older or debilitated pets, and those recovering from surgery or illness, for example, may benefit from a boost of vitamins or nutritional supplements.

When no one's looking during dinner, have you been known to let Fluffy lick that dish of ice cream clean. You're not alone – many owners offer their pets table food. And although some human foods are simply not appropriate for cats, certain table scraps are fine in moderation.

Good table scraps for cats

Your feline may be a bit more discriminating in the produce department, but some cats love:

• Fresh melon
• Corn
• Cooked broccoli

Why not see if your kitty is among this group?

Are table foods bad for dogs?

When no one's looking during dinner, have you been known to slip Fido a forkful of fettucine? You're not alone--many owners offer their pets table food. And although some human foods are simply not appropriate for dogs, certain table scraps are fine--in moderation.

 While most cat mothers will do all that is necessary to raise their litters, it's a good idea to be prepared in the event of a problem.

The local animal shelter has asked you to volunteer to foster a mother dog and her family until she and the puppies can be placed up for adoption. While most dog mothers will do all that is necessary to raise their litters, it's a good idea to be prepared in the event of a problem.

Cats can suffer from the same problems that humans do in hot weather. These health concerns include overheating, dehydration and even sunburn, By taking some simple precautions, you can keep your animal companions healthy and happy in higher temperatures.

Dogs can suffer from the same problems that humans do in hot weather. These health concerns include overheating, dehydration and even sunburn. By taking some simple precautions, you can keep your animal companions healthy and happy in higher temperatures.