Natural Dog Products and Toys: The Top Five

There are several benefits to natural dog products beyond helping the environment. Natural shampoos and deodorants are chemical free and use organic ingredients that will reduce skin irritations, itching and allergies. Natural toys are safer for your dog to play with and reduce the damaging impact dog products have on the environment- since these toys typically come from a sustainable source such as hemp or bamboo. Plus you get the added benefit of knowing you are doing your part to help the planet and your pet.

The Top Five Natural Pet Products

West Paw Dog Toys

West Paw's dog toys are sustainable, recyclable and made from recycled soda bottles. The company sells both hard chew toys and plush toys. The Zisc flying disc is like a Frisbee, only better. The Zisc is made from a soft, durable material that outlasts most standard Frisbees and is gentler on your dog's mouth. Best of all the Zisc is 100% recyclable. The plush Eco Bone comes from 85% re-engineered products and is free of dangerous chemical dyes or harmful fibers.

Cloud Star Natural Dog Shampoos

Cloud Star's Buddy Wash dog shampoo comes from all natural ingredients, free of harsh chemicals, pesticides and dyes found in other dog shampoos. The shampoo is pH balanced and SLS and ALS free so it won't irritate or dry out your dog's skin. The shampoo comes in pleasant scents like green tea, lavender and rosemary and is packaged in a recyclable bottle.

Westminster Recycled Dog Collars

Westminster has created a line of dog collars made entirely from recycled products. Plastic water bottles and other small consumer plastics go into making these sustainable polyester dog collars. The come in varying sizes and three color patterns like houndstooth and plaid.

The Good Dog Company Hemp Leashes

The Good Dog Company leashes come from 100% hemp. Hemp is known to be more durable and longer lasting then other fabrics and the plant is a sustainable source- unlike the synthetic fabrics and rubber found on other dog leashes. The leashes come in several different colors and patterns.

Greener Pup Dog Beds

The filling for Greener Pup dog beds comes from recycled plastic bottles. Every dog bed saves up to 100 bottles from the landfill. The covers for the beds also come from recycled materials. Greener Pup is the brain child of Kari Whitman, celebrity designer and founder of the Ace of Hearts dog rescue site. A portion of each sale goes to helping shelter dogs find loving homes.

Eco Friendly Dog Toys, West Paw Design

Buddy Wash Pet Shampoo, Cloud Star

Recycled Dog Collar, Urban Leash & Treat

Signature Hemp Products, The Good Dog Company

Eco Friendly Dog Beds, Greener Pup