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Is Your Pet Eco-Stylin'?

According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners survey, pet owners are expected to spend over $43 billion in 2008--that's a lot of loot! Pet spending, however, is not limited to the basics. They are pampered, doted on and treated like a member of the family, receiving birthday presents, Christmas gifts and even clothes!
           
If going organic and living green is your lifestyle choice, then you'll be happy to know that you can dress your pet in good conscience with 100% certified organic cotton clothing. Contrary to the popular belief that cotton is a "natural" fabric, it's actually manufactured with an overwhelming number of chemicals. 25% of the world?s insecticides and more than 10% of the worl's pesticides are used in cotton production. Organic cotton, however, is handpicked and grown without the use of chemical fertilizers. Make the switch to organic cotton clothing for your four legged companions. Its incredibly soft, breathable and absorbent, and it's 100% pure and safe for your pal?s skin.

From t-shirts and sweaters to ponchos and kimonos, there are numerous companies that offer natural fabrics for your eco-chic companion. Check out these sites:
www.ourgreenhouse.com
http://sckoon.com/organiccottonpetclothes.html
http://www.oasisoriginals.net/petgear.html

The next time it rains cats and dogs, keep your buddy warm and dry indoors wrapped in a 100% organic sweater!

 

Raising Your Pets Organically

Who can forget the pet food recall catastrophe that occurred over 2 years ago?  On March 15, 2007 the FDA learned that certain pet foods were making cats and dogs sick, and in some cases, actually killing them. Pet owners were left with 2 choices: 1. Make their own pet food, or 2. Choose brands that were not listed as contaminated.

Most of us barely have the time to make dinner for ourselves, let alone whip up an entr?e for the family pet...from scratch! If you decide that homemade pet food doesn't fit into your hectic lifestyle, try to choose natural and organic brands. Overall they offer more nutritional and dietary health benefits. Before you purchase your next bag of food, please review the current list of recalled pet foods:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/

Below are the top five reasons to choose organic pet food:

  1. Reduction of skin ailments and allergies-Organic pet food is free of artificial colors and flavor enhancers, chemical additives and toxic pesticides, which could be the source of your pet's allergies.
  2. Energy and healthy weight -Organic food does't contain bulk-fillers. Your pet will only gobble down what it needs to maintain healthy energy levels, and they'll feel more satisfied with smaller amounts.
  3. Fewer digestive disorders -They're an excellent source of grains and proteins, and don't contain chemicals and artificial substances, which makes it easier to digest.
  4. Better overall health and stronger immunity--Organic pet food is more digestible, so your pets are more likely to absorb, rather than eliminate, necessary nutrients to maintain a healthy immune system.
  5. Quality of Life and Longevity--A luxurious, shiny coat, energy to run and play, a healthy weight and a strong immune system can maximize your pet?s life expectancy and quality of life into old age.
Make going organic a family affair--pets included!