Taking steps to be more environmentally conscious is probably something you think about in your life. But what about your pet? Have you thought about the impact your pet is making on the environment too? There are a few simple ways to be an Eco-friendly pet owner. Get ready to go green with your pet!

Eco-Friendly Cat Litter

Clay litter is the least Eco-friendly of all the litter options. It doesn’t decompose and is often sourced from destructive strip mines. Luckily there are plenty of environmentally friendly cat litter options available. After being disappointed in the corn and wheat options available, I finally found an Eco-friendly option that I’ll continue to buy. The Blue Buffalo Co. Naturally Fresh is made from crushed walnut shells. Chewy.com provided me with litter samples to review, and this was by far my favorite.

Pros – Environmentally friendly, it clumps, and has great odor control. Virtually dust-free.

Con – The clumps break apart easily while scooping and it makes a bit of a mess. Other litters are simpler to scoop, but the pros outweigh the cons for me and I’ll continue to get this one.

If you have a favorite litter, let me know in the comments.

Ditch Plastic Poop Bags

Or at least re-use old plastic bags for cleaning up after the pup. I try to minimize my use of plastic bags, but the ones I do have I collect and use for dog walks. I’ve also heard you can use paper bags but I’d rather not do that when we’re on a long walk! The Environmental Protection Agency advises flushing as the best way to get rid of dog waste. You can also compost dog waste in soil that isn’t going to be used for growing food. I don’t do either of those things – for now I’m happy to use plastic bags that aren’t bought new. We all need to start somewhere.

Buy High Quality Pet Food

I pay a lot of attention to what I eat and how and where it’s grown. What about what our pets eat? Support responsible pet food companies that aren’t contributing to pollution, treat animals humanely and don’t use animal byproducts. This usually means paying more, but your pet is getting a better product. Raw and grain free diet options are usually good places to start.

Benefits of grain free pet food

Support Animal Rescues

Lastly, the best way to be an Eco-friendly pet person is to support the work of animal shelters and get your pets from them!

What are some ways you try to be Eco-friendly in your daily life?

3 Comments on 4 Ways to Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

    • You do?! I didn’t know that! I buy ours at the Tractor Supply because it’s convenient, but it’s the same price everywhere.

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