Your Green CatIs your cat a green cat? No, I don't mean the color green. Is your cat an eco-friendly pet? Do you care for the health of Planet Earth? Do you want your pet to go green? This page brings you some useful tips to help reduce your cat’s carbon paw print. Yes, you can have a green kitty. More and more people are moving towards green living, changing their habits to a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. And pets are not being left behind. Many eco-minded companies and manufactures are coming up with earth-friendly products and services for your cat. From eco-friendly litter to green toys and from organic cat food to natural cats cleaning supplies, you will find whatever you feline needs to become an "eco pet". So how do you make the transition to a "greener" lifestyle? Here are some suggestions… Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children - Kenyan Proverb
Green pet tips-Get a "green cat" from the start: Adopt one! Why buy when you can find a loving companion for free or at a very low cost? Animal shelters are filled with thousands of cats and dogs in need of a home, so please consider adopting one. -Spay/Neuter your pet. Overpopulation has become a big problem in many areas of the United States. Millions of cats and dogs are euthanized every year. Feral cats have also become a problem in many neighborhoods. Spaying or neutering your pet will help reduce and hopefully eliminate these problems. -Buy eco-friendly pest control treatments. If your cat has a "flea" problem, buy chemical-free medications. Avoid flea and tick control products with toxic chemicals and use all natural pet products instead. -Buy organic cat food. Natural cat food is good for your furry friend, and for the planet. Fortunately, you can easily find organic pet food online. Going local is another way to keep Mother Earth healthy, so check your local pet shop. Many stores now carry natural cat food. Also avoid cat food made of meat grown with antibiotics and hormones. And avoid pet food with animal by-products. -Protect other species. Cats are hunters by nature, and not surprisingly they are the biggest "bird predators". If let outdoors, cats can also come in contact with pesticides and other toxic substances. So it is a good idea to keep kitty indoors. -Make your own cat toys using organic, recycled and reclaimed materials. You will not only be helping Mother Earth, but you will also have lots of fun in the process. And your cat will love the finished product. Here are some homemade cat toy ideas. -Grow your own organic catnip. You can find grow-your-own-catnip kits with everything you need to grow it at home. Your green cat will love his fresh catnip. These kits come with user friendly instructions. -Get eco-friendly cat litter. According to Treehugger.com, more than 2 million tons of non-biodegradable cat litter ends up on landfills every year. Clay-based litter is not only bad for the environment, but bad for your health as well. Fortunately, you can find earth-friendly litter made from corn, newspaper, and other biodegradable materials. Undoubtedly, an eco-friendly litter box is much safer for your cat. -Buy less stuff. Less stuff means less waste. And if you really have to buy that item, make sure it’s made of long lasting materials (that way you don’t have to replace it so soon) or it’s made of recycled/recyclable, reclaimed or biodegradable materials. Green pet productsHere's a list of eco friendly products for green pets you can find online: -Eco-friendly cat furniture. Luckily, you can find furniture pieces made of recycled and/or biodegradable materials. -Organic pet products for natural pets. You can find natural pet care and cleaning products, such as stain and odor removal, pet shampoo, and grooming supplies. -Eco-friendly toys. Yes, your pet can have fun while keeping the environment clean. -Sustainable cat products, such as scratching posts and biodegradable pet waste bags. -Eco-friendly travel gear. You can find cat carriers made of recycled materials. -Collars made of hemp. Your green cat can be stylish and eco-friendly at the same time. -Earth-friendly pet apparel. If you buy clothing for your kitty, make sure it is made of organic and/or recycled materials. So as you can see, there are many ways to help your kitty become a "green cat". And all the products mentioned here make excellent cat lover gifts!
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