We recently got a new puppy, and that means puppy training and dog treats. I refuse to spend money on high-quality dog food and then feed my little pup processed fo-bacon.
I found a great alternative to packaged treats, I cut up what was left of a rotisserie chicken, froze the majority and now I take […]
Entries Tagged as 'pet food'
Natural Doggie Treats
April 21st, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: pet treats · puppy · pet food · natural food · dog food · dog
Free Giveaway!
March 26th, 2009 · 4 Comments
The Leash We Can Do has generously offered to sponsor a Green Gift Set giveaway on This GREEN Life. One lucky reader will win a gift set valued at $30, including a gift certificate, two kinds of all natural treats, one toy and a reusable tote. The toy and treats will be tailored to the […]
Tags: Free Giveaway · pet toys · pet food · pet product news · pet care
Fresh Out of the Oven
March 17th, 2009 · No Comments
I got the following recipe from a gal that writes a fabulous blog, NeedleCloud. I definitely suggest checking her out. Her blog covers her journey towards living greener in Chicago, one of my favorite cities.
Enjoy making these treats for your little pup. I suggest using all-natural peanut butter and organic milk.
Ingredients:
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon […]
Tags: pet food · pet treats · pet-friendly · natural food · Holistic Health · dog · dog food · dogs
Buying in Bulk to Cut Back on Packaging
July 11th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Most consumer goods nowadays are way over packaged, making it difficult for those of us that keep a close eye on our household garbage production. A good way to curb some of the plastic and paper packaging is to buy in bulk when it makes sense. Select larger quantities in a single bag or box. […]
Tags: pet food · buying in bulk · municipal solid waste · Living Green · plastic bags · landfill · packaging · Environment
Roundup: Three Green Tips this Tuesday
June 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products - Save money while protecting your family and pets
Crunchy Chicken (If you haven’t yet checked out this eco-chick’s blog I really recommend it) asked her readers for natural cleaning solutions. The comments she received covered everything from windows and bathtubs to natural hair cleaning recipes. Many of the solutions will also […]
Tags: natural food · biscuits · pet care · Living Green · pet food · pet treats · all-natural cleaning · pet blog · Dog Walking · natural · exercise · animals · health · New York · Pets · cleaning · toxic · dogs
No Acetaminophen in Pet Food?
June 20th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Following article reprinted from Pet Product News International
No Acetaminophen in Pet Food, FDA Says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finds no evidence to support an earlier report that acetaminophen contaminated pet food.
Tags: pet food · pet blog · acetaminophen · U.S. Food and Drug Administration · cat food · natural food · animals · dog · dog food · pet product news · health
Acetaminophen in Pet Food
June 8th, 2007 · 2 Comments
This morning my good friend Lauren sent me a frantic, high alert email stating that she was “only going to feed Sahlen (her little dog) cooked chicken from now on.” I think her statement was a little frantic, but can you really blame her?
Tags: acetaminophen · U.S. Food and Drug Administration · pet food · cat food · toxic · natural food · dog food
Soy Lattes are for people, not pets
June 4th, 2007 · 1 Comment
The ASPCA , or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, just did an informative post over on their blog about feeding soy milk to cats. I know that many eco-folk are soy drinkers (I’m not however), and thought this would be of interest. A reader, Debra, asked whether or not it was […]
Tags: pet food · cat food · grapes · toxic · dog food
Breaking News: The NY Times Reports China’s Shocking Secret
May 1st, 2007 · 4 Comments
A good friend of mine just sent me this article, Filler in Animal Feed Is Open Secret in China, from the New York Times this morning and I was shocked to say the least. The state of the commercial pet food industry just keeps on getting scarier.
“China’s food safety scandals have involved everything from fake baby milk […]
Tags: pet food · cat food · local food · dog food · health
Are Home-Made Diets Safe?
April 30th, 2007 · 2 Comments
In one of my previous posts, A Healthy Diet, I dove into the subject of natural pet foods. The more research I did, the more I realized how much conflicting information exists. Oprah recently toted her beloved dogs’ home-made diet and spawned some controversy. Some vets and pet nutritionists argue that it is extremely difficult […]
Tags: pet food · cat food · natural food · health · cats


