Five Eco-Friendly Products for Your Dog

Lately, there has been a lot of encouragement to go green and to try to take better care of our planet. You and your dog can go green together by purchasing and using eco-friendly dog products. These earth friendly products will help you take care of your dog and the planet at the same time.

Striped Hemp Dog Bed: The Striped Hemp Dog Bed is one eco-friendly dog product you may want to consider purchasing for your dog. If your dog likes to curl up on soft things when he or she sleeps, he or she may enjoy this eco-friendly bed. The cover of this bed is made from prewashed and preshrunk hemp. The cover of the bed is also antibacterial, antifungal, and mildew resistant. Additionally, the removable, washable cover consists of hemp grown without pesticides. The bed's insert is hypoallergenic and is made from "green fiber," which consists of recycled post-consumer plastic bottles.

This bed is available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Small beds measure 20 x 26 x 5 inches, medium beds measure 29 x 36 x 5 inches, and large beds measure 36 x 44 x 5 inches. You may purchase the Striped hemp Dog Bed in several colors, which include: orange, brown, red, blue, and green. You may purchase small beds for approximately $120, medium beds for $140, and large beds for $160 from the Earth Doggy website.

Stripped Hemp Bone Dog Toy: The Stripped Hemp Bone Dog Toy is another eco-friendly dog product you may want to consider purchasing for your furry friend. This bone's covering is made from 100% hemp that is grown without the use of insecticides or pesticides. Furthermore, the bone is stuffed with material that is made from recycled plastic soda bottles. The toy bones are dyed with azo-free dyes, which are also earth friendly. This bone is durable and will endure a lot of chewing from your dog.

This dog bone toy is available in blue, orange, and green and is 11 inches in length. You may purchase the Stripped Hemp Bone Dog Toy for approximately $10 from the Muttropolis website.

Earthdog Indi 6' Leash: Another eco-friendly dog product you may want to purchase is the Earthdog Indi 6' Leash. This leash is made from a triple layer of 100% hemp. It contains a snaphook to attach to your dog's collar, and a large loop for your hand. The leash is one-inch in width and 6 feet in length. You may machine wash and dry this leash to keep it clean and germ-free for the health of you and your dog.

The Earthdog Indi 6' Leash is available in pink for approximately $28. You may purchase this leash from the Dog Toys website.

Classic Eco-Friendly Elevated Table Feeder: Another earth friendly dog product you may want to consider purchasing for your dog is the Classic Eco-Friendly Elevated Table Feeder. This table feeder contains two bowls - one for food and another for your dog's water. It's made from 100% recycled polyethylene. Additionally, this feeder is waterproof, fade-resistant, and sturdy. It comes in small, medium, and large sizes. The small eco-friendly table feeder measures 6 inches high x 17 ¼ inches long x 9 ½ inches wide, medium feeders measure 10 x 23 x 12 inches, and large feeders measure 16 x 23 x 12 inches.

You may purchase this earth friendly dog product in four colors: blue, tan, red, or black. The feeder contains decorative cut-out paw prints as well. You may purchase the small Classic Eco-Friendly Elevated Table Feeder for approximately $100, a medium feeder for about $129, and a large table feeder for approximately $140. These green elevated table feeders are available through the Oh My Dog Supplies website.

Green Paws All Natural Dog Shampoo: Green Paws All Natural Dog Shampoo is another earth friendly dog product you may want to consider purchasing for your furry friend. The shampoo cleanses, conditions, and deodorizes your dog's coat. It is 100% eco-friendly and contains no harsh soaps, detergents, alcohol, chemical fragrances, aerosols, dyes, or propylene glycol, according to Dog Gone Glamorous. This natural dog shampoo also contains a peppermint aloe scent.

It is important to note that this product is not recommended for use on cats. Cats cannot break down essential oils, such as peppermint, which this shampoo contains. You may purchase a 16 ounce bottle of Green Paws All Natural Dog Shampoo for approximately $13 from the Dog Gone Glamorous website.

If you have a dog and are environmentally conscious, I recommend these products for your furry friend. Purchasing eco-friendly dog products will allow your dog to be earth friendly the way you are.

Sources:

Earth Doggy: Striped Hemp Dog Bed:
http://www.earthdoggy.com/harry-barker-striped-hemp-dog-bed.html

Muttropolis: Stripped Hemp Bone Dog Toy:
http://www.muttropolis.com/products2.cfm/ID/9685/name/Striped-Hemp-Bone-Dog-Toy

Dog Toys: Earthdog Indi 6' Leash:
http://www.dogtoys.com/hemp-leash-indy3.html

Oh My Dog Supplies: Classic Eco-Friendly Elevated Table Feeder:
http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/classic-eco-friendly-elevated-table-feeder.html

Dog Gone Glamorous: Green Paws All Natural Dog Shampoo:
http://doggoneglamorous.com/spa_line.html