Creating An Environmentally Friendly Green Dog

If you're interested in creating a planet friendly green dog, just follow these simple tips and you'll turn Fido into doggie tree hugger in no time. Reduce, reuse, recycle, carbon footprint - they're all terms we associate with taking care of our environment. You'll be glad to know that our four legged friends can also play a role in taking care of our planet. Here's how it can be done:

1. Reduce

Owners of green dogs buy their preventative medication and food in bulk, as this mean less packaging to put in the bin. For example, if the budget allows it, buy a year's worth of worming tablets instead of one at a time, and purchase a bulk bag of all natural kibble that will last you longer.

While we're on the topic of kibble, if you feed a good quality all natural food that is very digestible, you'll need to feed him less to meet his nutritional requirements. This will also mean you have to buy less food, and dispose of less packaging.

When you're picking up your dog's feces during your daily walk, use a biodegradable bag so that it breaks down when it's put in the bin. Plastics can last for many years in landfill.

2. Reuse

3. Recycle

Your worm farm or compost bin will appreciate a top up with your dog's feces, and they can contribute to your healthy garden.

Another helpful tip for creating a green dog, look for dog accessories made from recycled fabrics and materials. You can purchase dog beds with recycled filling, and your dog will sleep very well on them. Hemp can be recycled into dog collars, and it's very durable.

4. Replace

Replace any cleaning products that may be harmful to the environment with a gentler alternative. Use a phosphate free shampoo and never over bathe your dog. That way you're not adding chemicals to our waterways.

Look at what you're using for parasite control, and see if there is an environmentally friendly alternative. One example is using tea tree oil to control fleas on your dog. Keep in mind that just because a product is natural, doesn't necessarily make it safe - tea tree oil can be very toxic to dogs if used incorrectly.

However, don't take chances on natural products that may not be as effective as chemicals, particularly with potentially deadly diseases such as heartworm.

We've only got one planet, and we need to look after it as best we can. Give your dog the opportunity to do his part. He won't mind at all.

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