These little mice are some of the most bright and cheerful pet toys I've seen, but don't be deceived by those vibrant colours; they're made with only AZO-free dyes, which is probably a good thing when you think about where these chewable toys tend to fetch up.
They're also made from 100% organic cotton, so there are no planet-harming pesticides in the production. Purr-fect for the pet owner who wants a greener pooch or moggy. The toys are fully machine-washable, promote healthy teeth and gums in your pet and come in a variety of fun shapes: if mice aren't your pet's 'bag', choose from bunnies, carrots, donut rings, bones and more. $6 at Harry Barker [Via Pet Sugar]
It seems that Earth Day hysteria isn't just affecting us humans; our four-legged friends are getting greener too.
If you own a dog and would like to ensure that its carbon pawprint is kept as small as possible, the Dogs' Trust blog featured some really handy tips for greening up your pooch. They've kindly let me reproduce them here. Read on for some top dog advice!
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Fleas are resilient little critters as any pet owner will be all too aware. But does that mean you have to expose your pet to noxious chemicals? Not according to PetGuard, which has just brought out herbal collars for cats and dogs.
If you are concerned that your pets could be inhaling toxic fumes or that their skin could be becoming irritated by the toxic chemicals in most flea collars, then a herbal collar might be worth a try. The cat collar is available here, the dog equivalent here. I don't currently own a cat (boo!) so would be most grateful if anyone has tried these more environmentally-friendly alternatives to flea collars and could share their experience. [Via Supercool Pets]
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Looking for a more environmentally friendly way to deal with your pet's least endearing habit? This neat little invention could be the answer to an age-old and stinky problem that's in danger of giving pet owners a bad name in these eco-aware times.
I probably need not go into too much detail about the unambiguously named Pet Poo Loo's main purpose in life. But what makes the 'loo' so green is that it decomposes the waste in exactly the same way as a normal household wormery. Simply deposit the, er, deposits in the chamber and let our wiggly friends work their magic. To speed the process along even more, you can buy a spray bottle of Pet Poo Magic for just over a tenner.
Unlike an ordinary litter tray, the Pet Poo Loo is kept out of sight and mind, as it needs to be buried underground. But the best news for you the owner is that the Loo will only need emptying once a year! £75 from Recycleworks
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The recycleball and recyclebone are two delightful new products you can buy to make your dog greener. Made from the 'rubbery scraps' left over from the manufacture of other chew toys, they're every bit as tough and durable.
Of course, buying one of these toys will do little to redeem you if you allow your dog to indulge in the distinctly un-green practices of footpath-fowling, tree-gnawing and biting of human limbs. But I'm sure that doesn't apply to anyone reding Hippyshopper... [via OhGizmo]
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Too many people look after their own diet and carbon footprint without giving a second thought to what goes in their cat or dog's bowl. But all this is changing with a new generation of ethical pet foods, which are made with concern for the environment and animal welfare at all stages of the supply chain.
They include OrganiPets, which has just been praised by the Good Shopping Guide 2008 as being the UK's no.1 ethical pet food. What makes it different? Firstly, the main ingredient in OrganiPets food is human grade organic chicken, without any nasty artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Related: How to make your cat more eco-friendly | Where to find non animal-tested pet food
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If cats could speak, they probably wouldn't come out with anything particularly fluffy or nature-loving. In fact, it would probably sound more like 'KILL KILL KILL!' but many of us mugs still love them anyway.
Katie's cat Milo is well on his way to being a top green feline, and is already a legend for his cameo roll in our hippy deodorants video. So what makes Milo greener than the average mog? Well, for starters, he doesn't go out so no birds in the immediate vicinity are threatened with extinction — and he does his business on World's Best cat litter, which is an alternative to normal cat litter that can be flushed straight down the loo - it's made from specially processed, organic whole-kernel corn. House cats typically generate about 500 kilos of litter in their lifetime, so if you're going to keep your cat indoor, biodegradable litter is one way of cutting down on this waste.
If that's not green enough for you, there's a growing trend towards teaching your cat to use the human "litter tray", à la Mr Jinx from Meet the Parents. There's even a yahoo group devoted to it. If this idea appeals, follow the jump for a short 'cat toilet training' video that leaves nothing to the imagination...
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