We have a dog. Her name is Mimi. I had a talk with her the other day about her carbon paw print. I suggested a high protein, plant-based dog food. As you can see from from the picture above, she didn't seem too thrilled about it. As I explained, we all have to do our part for the sake of the environment and future generations.
We compromised, agreeing on the dog food if I would do a photo-shoot of her on the website.
Here are 31 ideas you might entertain for you dog or cat. It all adds up.
1 Use pet safe non chemical de-icers Read more
2 Avoid plastic feeding bowls
3 Pick up pet waste Read more
4 Consider not having a pet or sharing a pet Read more
5 Check pet doors to see if they are tight
6 Use biodegradable poop bags for pets Read more
7 Adopt pets instead of breeding them Read more
8 Try home-made flea & tick solutions such as vinegar, lemon juice and water Read more
9 Change your pet's eating habits if overweight
10 Make a dog waste composter Read More
11 Don't play fetch with tennis balls that contain lead Read More
12 Beware of toxic chemicals in canned pet food Read More
13 Use some excess foods for reprocessing into your pet's food
14 Don't let your cat roam outside and kill birds Read More
15 Spay and neuter your pet
16 Buy plant based pet food Read More
17 Use a non-toxic shampoo for your pet
18 Donate $ to pet shelters
19 Don't use paper towels to clean up your pet Read More
20 Reduce the chemicals in your house Read More
21 Check the labels on pet products for chemicals Read More
22 Make your own dog and cat treats Read More
23 Buy in bulk when you can
24 Build a dog house out of recycled wood Read More
25 Don't use hair dryers to dry your pet
26 Use eco friendly cat litter
27 Don't give your pet bottled water Read More
28 Donate old towels to animal shelters
29 Choose eco friendly companies for your pet supplies Read More
30 Recycle your pet food containers Read More
31 Donate old pet gear Read More
So much for the photo shoot - now for the dog food.