In celebration of earth day all around the world we can include our dogs and keep them safe and healthy as well as be good to the earth.

Today more than ever we should be concerned about not only what are we feeding our dog or pet, but what we can do collectively to do less damage to the environment.

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Going green is the buzz word today and it doesn’t have to be hard or expensive it’s a matter of making good choices and there are arrays of products out to help us be better guardians of mother earth.

We can be eco friendly as well as having pets and that starts with adopting pets from a shelter or Human Society. Instead of buying cheap food - buy organic foods you will save a ton of money on your vet bills. Do not use human shampoos or sprays on your dog unless you are using totally organic products that are safe for pets. Here are some tips on keeping the earth safe while enjoying your pet dog.

Pooper Bags:

Now the smarter manufacturers of pet products are going green with bio- degradable pet poop bags. These bags do not stay around for 20 years they break down into harmless waste and are conveniently found in grocery and pet stores.

Poop Converters:

You can have green adventures at home also by using the Poop Converter and save cash for something important.

Have you ever hoped for making use of the waste your dog produces in the back yard and turning it into organic compost and fertilizer for your garden? Well its here…the new Poop Converter does not need chemicals it works with worms that convert the dog waste into liquid gold for your plants. Yes it works for cat waste also just think of the possibilities as most pet people are plant people too.

The worms convert the waste into worm castings that are highly concentrated organic fertilizer for flower gardens and potted plants. One Converter works for 2 medium size dog droppings and its easy to use just drop the refuse into the bin and let the worms go to work and the best part is there is no odor.

The unit should come with worms, instructions and gives you back compost tea liquid gold and you can be a winner in the green Olympics. The Poop Converters keep the earth clean, cuts down on cost of garbage disposal for cities and the best part gives you something you would have to go and buy at a store, so it saves you money.

Get Green Pet Toys:

The Eagle Tribune quotes Don Griffith "But the industry isn’t all lavender and mint dog shampoo and stylish leashes made of hemp. In addition to environmental benefits, green pet accessories tend to be much safer for dogs and cats, said Don Griffith, president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. The pet industry has little or no regulation, he said, so that cheap rubber bone you bought for Fido might be coated with poisonous chemicals or tainted with lead. Don is seeing more and more dogs coming in with liver and pancreatic problems from ingested toxins in chew toys and treats.

Toxic Rawhide Bones:

Those toxic rawhide bones, pigs ears and smoked bones sound so appealing for your dog but since they carry so much bacteria its like a low dose of poison for pet owners. This comes from a veterinarian and I bet your vet doesn’t give you this advice to warn you on how not to make your dog sick.

Non-Toxic Toys:

The Doggy Tug toy is another great invention made right in the USA by a dog owner who bought toys on the market that fall apart easily. She invented her own toy, and it is not toxic, washable and very durable. See the article and enter the contest by signing up for the newsletter.

Today there are organic dog toys for dogs and cats to play with that are made of totally organic materials. Pet owners have the best intentions to give their dogs amusing toys but cannot expect to know what is in each product on the market especially with no quality control or inspections of foreign products that are untested and not safe.

These non toxic toys are called Doggy Tugs and are made right here in the USA - the added benefit of these toys is that they durable and there is no lead paint or toxic substances. They are made tough and last even through the toughest handling by a big dog. If you want a new business to invest in the eco-friendly pet product industry is going to grow to 1 billion in sales by 2009. To find the sources for these products go to the resource box for further information.

Teri Salvador is a freelance writer with a site primarily on dog health issues that offers frequently updated articles on natural remedies, pet product reviews and current articles on pet foods. You will read it first on DogHealth1.com even before CNN gets around to covering the story. Visit: http://www.DogHealth1.com