Eco-Friendly Pet Care Tips

As you may know, Earth Day is coming up next week. This is a great reminder for us to appreciate the beautiful planet we call home. As you may have noticed, there are a lot of eco-friendly products available today. There are also many sites where you can pick up tips on how to conserve resources. But what about our furry friends? A Fort Collins, CO vet lists some tips for eco-friendly pet care in this article.

Spaying and neutering are important for many different reasons. For one thing, pets that are fixed tend to be healthier, calmer, and better behaved than intact ones. Spaying and neutering are also very important for animal welfare. There are already far too many homeless pets in shelters, hoping someone will adopt them. If you let your furry companion reproduce, there’s simply no way to guarantee that your pet’s offspring and their descendants will all find loving forever homes.

Do you have reusable grocery bags? Use these at the pet store, instead of having your goods bagged by the cashier. Also, use biodegradable garbage bags to dispose of dirty litter and substrate.

You can give many old items new life by upcycling them into pet bedding or furniture. You can make pet tents, beds, and tipis out of all sorts of things, such as old tee shirts, sweaters, and pillows. You can also make your four-legged pal beds or furniture out of old end tables, hatboxes, hard-shell suitcases, or even pallets. If you have a pocket pet, you can make many cardboard or paper items into toys for your miniature furball. Look online for specific ideas and instructions.

Choose pet products that favor eco-friendly materials and practices. Using earth-friendly detergent to wash your furry buddy’s things can also help. (Note: Ask your vet for specific advice about pet products, especially with things like pet shampoos and flea-control products. In some cases, traditional products are still best.)

Is Fluffy ignoring the expensive new cat tower you bought her? Has Fido outgrown his doggy bed? Don’t toss your pet’s old things: wash them and donate them to a local animal shelter or society instead.

Do you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s health or care? Contact us, your local Fort Collins, CO animal clinic, today! We are always happy to help!