This GREEN Life

 Good friends of mine are moving from sunny Florida to my old stomping grounds, Michigan. They will be driving with two very large cats and will stopping at least once along the way. Finding hotels that welcome pets can sometimes be quite a challenge. Thankfully, they have planned ahead and shared their little tip with […]

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People have been turning to homeopothy and holistic health care for centuries and many are choosing to raise their pets in the same manner. Holistic pet care can be confusing for those of us not familiar with it. I thought I would give a brief intro and define a few key terms. Keep in mind […]

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I just received the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s (APPMA) National Pet Owners Survey for 2007-2008.  

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This morning I read an article concerning feral cats in Pontiac County, Illinois. Feral cats are a huge concern for many communities throughout the U.S. Efforts to help combat exploding feral cat populations are quite costly for local governments and also costly for our environment. Anyone who works for a pet shelter/humane society is usually […]

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Sorry it has been a bit since my last post. I had some catching up to do after Memorial Day Weekend (I’m sure many of you were in the same boat), but this entry about fleas and ticks is an important one. So read on… 

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Kris, a GREEN Life reader, recently left a comment on a previous post The Green Way to Pick up Doggie Doo-Doo and posed a great question.

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The inspiration for this entry came from EnviroWoman. She is my new hero. She has taken a pledge to give up plastic in 2007.  
“I’m giving up plastic in 2007. That means starting January 1st, I’m not buying/accepting products that contain or are packaged in plastic. Sounds simple? Think about it….shampoo/deodorant in plastic bottles, […]

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Scientists recently found that the parasite Toxoplasmosis Gondii (TG), commonly found in cat feces, is making its way to the sea otters’ habitat and causing harm to the endangered species.  If you live in a coastal community scientists urge you not to flush cat feces or used flushable cat litter down toilets or drains.  
Cats are […]

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Consumer Reports (CR) rated 65 vacuums.  They measured not only how much fur was removed from the floor and fabrics, but also how much hair was still left on the rotating brush and never made it into the canister or bag. The “emissions test” measured how much dust and small particles were put back into the […]

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 It is good for your cat: Fresh greens can help your cat’s digestive system function properly.  The plant fiber found in cat grass reduces hairballs and keeps things running smoothly. It also contains beneficial vitamins and minerals. Growing a small pot of wheat, rye, oat or barley grass can keep your cat happy, healthy and […]

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