Environmentally Friendly Pet Supplies
Environmentally friendly pet supplies are a great way for pet owners to reduce their ecological footprints and pawprints. Conscious of it or not, we are constantly purchasing and replacing supplies for our beloved four legged-friends. The waste generated from all these products can add up and put unneeded pressure on the environment. Eco friendly pet supplies help keep your pet happier and healthier while improving the overall health of your household. Here are several tips to help you become a greener pet owner.
Use Biodegradable Products
Biodegradable pet products are becoming increasing popular and easier to find in pet stores across the country. Doggie Litter Bags
Kitty Litter There are many different biodegradable litter products available in the market today. Environmentally friendly pet supply options for litter can be made from recycled newspapers, wheat, wood chips or shredded corn cobs. Natural litters can also be used for your rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. A good resource when looking for the product that is best for you and your cat is www.cat-litter-critic.com/kitty-litter.html . This site has information on a long list of products and includes consumer reviews. Another eco friendly pet supply option for your cat are biodegradable cat litter pan liners. Biodegradable liners will take months to breakdown instead of years or decades that traditional cat litter liners can take.
Buy Products Made from Organic or Recycled Materials
There is now a wide variety of environmentally friendly pet supplies in the market made from organic or recycled materials. It is important to remember that recycling is a cyclical process and for it to work consumers must purchase products made from recycled materials. There are a growing number of eco friendly pet supplies which are made from 100% recycled products.
Animal Beds
Toys
Organic Catnip
Collars and Leashes Collars and leashes made from hemp is another environmentally friendly option for your pet. Hemp is a sustainable crop that does not require chemicals or pesticides to grow. Hemp collars and leashes come in a variety of styles and collars and are extremely durable.
Use Durable Products to Reduce Waste
If we are replacing our pet products less often we therefore consume less which reduces our impact on the environment. When buying pet supplies consider more durable options. Toys Silly Kitty (Salt Spring Island, BC)Silly Kitty is a Canadian company that specializes in environmentally friendly pet supplies and products. Their products are all made in Canada using hemp and other quality organic materials. They sell organic, locally grown catnip and cat toys, and dye their fabrics in house using non-toxic, reactive dyes and natural products like soda, salt and cold water rinsing to reduce their environmental impact.www.sillykitty.ca Back to Home Page from Environmentally Friendly Pet Supplies
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Two popular products are Ecosafe Bags and Scoops, which can be purchased online from the following links, and www.doggyloo.ca/scoopies-31-prd1.html.
Synthetic detergents can take years to decompose once washed down the drain. However, you can reduce the amount of unwanted chemicals entering nearby surface water by making a change as simple as choosing a natural organic pet shampoo. There are many environmentally friendly pet supplies such as shampoos available at most pet supply stores. 
You can by your dog or cat an eco friendly bed without sacrificing comfort. The bed shown on the right is the Organic Bumper Bed available by
There are a number of eco friendly options for collars and leashes that are stylish and durable. Recycled rubber collars are one example of an eco friendly option. They come in a variety of collars, have a look similar to leather, are waterproof and can stand up to your animal chewing at them. 
Dogs definitely have a way of chewing right through toys sending the old toy straight to the trash. Consider a flying disc, which is a favourite object to chase for many dogs. A cheap plastic disc will end up with teeth holes covering it no time. However, if you use a puncture resistant flying disc designed to withstand a game of retch you will find yourself buying and throwing out less non-biodegradable plastic. One option is the Zisc, seen in the picture to the left. This flying disc is made with durable material guaranteed to withstand your dog’s teeth. The Zisc is available online from
