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Clean Up! - With These All-Natural Pet Shampoos

June 10th, 2009 · No Comments

earthbath®  shampoos
(This is what I use on my pup - we like the cherry scent)
earthbath®  shampoos, spritzes and shampoo bars were created with the health of your beloved, furry friend and our fragile environment in mind. We worked with groomers, veterinarians and expert blenders to develop and manufacture the highest quality line of all-natural, bio-degradable […]

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Tags: pet product news · Living Green · all-natural cleaning · pet care · cleaning · product reviews · Pets · Eco-Friendly · dogs

The Pet, Allergy Connection - In The News

April 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment

For generations it was believed that living with dogs and cats put children and babies at a higher risk of suffering from pet allergies later in life. But recently many studies have emerged that contradict this long held belief. A recent study at the University of Virginia found that the earlier and the longer children […]

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Tags: allergies · asthma · Pets · dog · dogs

Winner of the Leash We Can Do Givaway

April 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Congratulations to Michelle for winning the Leash We Can Do gift set giveaway. Readers were asked to submit their best tips on reusing old household materials to make something entirely new and useful.
Michele’s tip: “I also save my used dryer sheets and put them in my indoor wastebaskets under the bag liner. Not only do […]

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Tags: recyle · pet-friendly · soda bottles · reusing household items · pet treats · Living Green · dogs · sustainability · Pets · Eco-Friendly · Environment

Eco-Running

April 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

If your like me one of the many reasons you own a dog is for a great workout partner. Dogs never make excuses, they always show up on time and are up for a run at pretty much anytime of the day, even those early 6 a.m. runs.
I recently learned about Eco-Runner.  Eco-Running combines physical […]

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Tags: Dog Walking · Living Green · garbage · Eco-Friendly · Pets · dogs · exercise · Environment

Eco-Puppy Toys

March 10th, 2009 · No Comments

As you all know, my fiancé and I will soon be bringing home a new puppy. In an attempt to save my furniture and my sanity, not to mention my shoes, I am on a search to find the best eco-friendly and puppy safe chew toys. This morning I headed over to Only Natural Pet […]

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Tags: puppy · pet toys · Pets · product reviews

Pets Welcome, Pet Friendly Accommodations

July 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment

 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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Tags: pet blog · lodging · pet-friendly · traveling · pet care · Pets · cats · animals · Florida · product reviews · dogs

Sunscreen - Is it safe for dogs?

June 27th, 2007 · 4 Comments

 
Natural sunscreen is important for people and pooches. My friend Kelly made me think of this tip. She has a small Dachshund, Bailey, and occasionally rubs some of her sunscreen on him. While she never has him out in the sun for too long, we do live in sunny Florida and the little guy is […]

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Tags: animal safety · sun screen · natural protection · pet blog · Pets · health · Florida · dog · dogs

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 […]

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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

Do you take your pet to work?

June 19th, 2007 · 3 Comments

 
This Friday is “Take Your Pet to Work Day”, and while I’m not one of the lucky pet lovers that has the privilege of taking Fido to work, I was shocked to read that  1 in 5 businesses allows employees to bring their pet to work on a daily basis (according to the APPMA- the […]

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Tags: pet blog · APPMA · Pet sitters · pet care · Pets · animals · Fish · dogs

Smelly Stuff

June 15th, 2007 · 5 Comments

Personally, I hate smelly stuff. Especially the flowery chemical bathroom sprays. I don’t really even wear perfume that often. There is something about spraying chemicals on my body that just doesn’t set right with me. I don’t know how the people in the perfume stores stand it all day. A 3.5-minute walk through leaves me […]

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Tags: pet blog · all-natural cleaning · air fresheners · indoor air · Pets · pet care · health