What would your life be like without your little furry friend(s)? Well, chances are your sofa would have a few less scratches in it, your rugs would be a little less stained, and your bed wouldn't be quite so hairy. Oh, but your life, your life! It would undoubtedly be infinitely sadder and ever-so-lonelier. That's why we love our pets, despite the extra challenges they sometimes pose. From cleaning conundrums to purrfect pet toys, here are 30 of our best tips, tricks, and guidelines for healthy, eco-friendly living with pets.
Pet Problems & Solutions
• Hot Tip: Save Your Furniture and Deter Cats with Foil
• How To Keep Pets Cool in the Heat
• 10 Helpful Tips To Keep Pets Comfy and Safe While Traveling
• How To Fix Cat Claw Marks with a Corkscrew
• Super (Cat) Grass: Please and Distract Your Feline Friends
• A Cat-Proof Screen Door Update!
• Why Clay Cat Litter is Evil
• 10 Eco-Friendly Pet Ideas
• What Are Your Best Green Pet Tips?
• Deciphering Food Labels for Fido: Any Suggestions?
Cleaning Up After Your Pets
• Stink Stopper: How To Clean Up Cat Urine
• True Confession: How I Saved My Carpet from Cat Urine
• A DIY Green Solution to Cover Cat Scratches on Furniture
• How To Green Your Dog's Waste
• The Best Way To Remove Lint and Pet Hair: A Dish Glove!
• Dogs and Carpets: Simple Tips for Clean Carpets
• Review: Fresh Wave Pet Shampoo
• 3 Items To Help You Green Clean Your Pets
Eco-Friendly Equipment, Products, and Toys for Pets
• Pet Lounging: Bambu Pet Hammock
• Planet Dog Woodchuck: Perfect For Dog Parks Everywhere!
• 6 Plants Your Cats Will Love
• Flush Doggy: Biodegradable and Flushable Doggy Bags
• A Dog House Heated and Cooled Using Geothermal Energy
• Cardboard Cat Toys Filled with Cat Nip
• 10 Non-Toxic House Plants To Keep Your Pets Safe
• Common House Plants That Are Toxic To Pets
• Pet Beds Made from Reclaimed Materials
• 10 Green Gifts for Dogs and Cats
• Eco-Friendly Pet Accessories: Oré
• 9 Fabulous Handmade or DIY Pet Beds
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