How to become an eco-friendly pet owner
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make an effort to be more eco-friendly in regard to caring for
An eco-friendly approach to pet ownership can protect
pets’ health and the planet at the same time. Pet owners may
be surprised to learn just how easy it can be to incorporate
eco-friendly practices into their pet care routines.
• Avoid using pesticides in the yard. The Pesticide Action
Network notes that pets can absorb pesticides through
their mouths, noses and eyes when walking through lawns
and gardens that were treated with pesticides. Powdered
pesticides also may stick to pets’ fur, and dogs may absorb
chemical residues by chewing or eating plants that were treated
with pesticides. Thanks to their grooming habits, cats allowed
to roam free in yards may be especially vulnerable to
lawns treated with pesticides. When tending to their lawns,
pet owners who want to be more eco-friendly can embrace
organic lawn care practices, such as composting and using
organic fertilizers.
• Be mindful of waste and waste cleanup. The feces of
water due to runoff. So it’s important that pet owners routinely
pick up their pets’ waste. Biodegradable, plant-based pet
waste bags are eco-friendly options that can help reduce the
environmental impact of pet waste.
• Use natural cleaning solutions when cleaning up after
pets indoors. Chemical-based cleaning solutions may be
especially effective at cleaning up pet stains and eradicating
pet-related odors, but such products can have a negative effect
on indoor air quality. Various consumer advocacy organizations
have noted that chemical-based air fresheners and
general purpose cleaners are major sources of volatile organic
compounds, or VOCs, which the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency notes can produce various short- and long-term
adverse health effects. When cleaning up after their pets, pet
owners should use only chemical-free cleaners that won’t adversely
affect indoor air quality.
Eco-friendly pet ownership can be simple and protect the
lives of pets and their owners.
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