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February 21st, 2010 by Marisa Herrera

Everyday more pet owners are taking big steps towards going green. Make a difference now by giving your pet the ultimate green makeover. You can start by changing your home environment one small step at a time. Gradually switch to more environment-friendly pet care and home maintenance methods. Before you know it, you’ve given yourself that eco-friendly makeover!

Going green is worth it for a lot of different reasons. Here are some of them:

Going green helps make sure your pet does not have the carbon footprint of a sports utility vehicle.

Giving your home a green makeover helps make sure you and your pet are living in a safer home. You can reduce your exposure to various industrial chemicals that are now in our homes because of the many commercial products we use everyday.

You save money! Becoming a green pet owner can save you money by sparing yourself extra trips to the veterinarian or even to the family doctor. You save money by recycling and promoting sustainable living. Instead of buying commercial products, you can create your own stuff right at the comforts of your home. This means you’ll never have to worry about what harmful chemicals you, your pet and your family are coming into contact with everyday.

So how do you start? One small green step at a time. Here are a few tips:

Adopt from an animal shelter. Instead of buying purebred animals try adopting one of the 70,000 kittens and puppies born everyday in the U.S. Not only will you save money, you’ll also save these animals from euthanasia.

Make sure he’s spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted breeding. Through this you can ensure that your pet will live a longer life by decreasing his/her chances of developing cancer and reproductive diseases. You’ll also make a big difference since you’ll help control pet overpopulation.

Be your pet’s own chef! It’s the best way for you to keep track of what goes into your pet’s mouth and your pet’s digestive system.

Switch to green pet care and grooming products. Shampoos, soaps and even flea treatments. Don’t stop there. Start eco-friendly household cleaners and detergents too. In fact, you can switch to time-tested all-natural methods instead of using commercial products. Instead of using fabric softener, use baking soda. Instead of using artificial air fresheners, use diluted vinegar. When all else fails, ask your mom what they used to do back in the old days. You won’t regret doing it.

Craft your pet’s toys instead of buying them. You can use your kids’ old unused toys, old tennis balls or even that stack of old cardboard sitting in your bedroom closet. Let your imagination run wild. Just remember to make sure the materials you use are pet-friendly Follow this rule of thumb: do not give your pet anything you would never let your kids have.

That should get you started! It doesn’t matter what pet you have, you can never go wrong by going green.

If you want to find out what green pet ownership is about, head over to Green Pets Eco Living for green pet tips and ideas.