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Weekends/Holidays: 24 Hour Service Friday 7pm to Monday 8am

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Eco-Friendly Pet Care

June 11, 2015

Have you ever wondered about reducing your pet's impact on the environment? Here are 5 ideas to help shrink your carbon paw-print!

These are our favourite ideas from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association!

Looking for more eco-friendly pet tips? Visit CVMA.

1. Bathing Your Pet

Using low or no-phosphate biodegradable pet shampoo is an easy way to make your pet care routinemore environmentally sustainable! Whenever possible, avoid bathing your pet in bodies of water to prevent phosphorus, body oils and dirt from entering rivers and lakes. 

2. Recycling Pet Toys

If out-grown or out-of-fashion pet clothes and toys are still in good condition, recycle them by making sure they are clean, and then donating them to your local pet shelter or humane society, or sell them to another family so their pet can enjoy them!

3. Purchase Smaller Bags Of Pet Food

Buying smaller bags of pet food will reduce waste by ensuring that the food is consumed before it expires. Feeding expired food to your pet is not ideal, as key nutrients begin to break down during storage.

4. Buy Accessories Made From Sustainable Materials

Avoid plastic when shopping for accessories for you pet. Look for collars and leashes made of cotton, hemp, or other sustainable fibres. 

5. Try Natural Compounds For Cat Litter

Maximize your use of recycled materials but using pelletted shredded paper, or even grain in place of store bought cat litter. Clumping litters are not good to flush down the toilet for many reasons. 

For other suggestions on how to be environmentally-friendly while raising your pet, ask your veterinarian today.

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Picking The Perfect Name For Your Pet

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Dog Breed of the Month - Afghan Hound

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Summer Heat Warnings

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Provide clean and cool drinking water that’s placed near some shade. It is never a bad idea to place several bowls of water, and space for your pet to walk around in the shade. Even placing a chair for your dog or cat to lay under helps provide a shade.

Be Your Own Doggy Dentist

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Just like you and I, dogs are prone to cavities and although their mouths are said to be cleaner than humans they can still develop tartar, plaque buildup, gingivitis or other problems other than bad breath.

Exercise Essentials

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A pet is most motivated to play and let out some energy when they are in the company of their owner. A playmate is always loved. If neighbours have another dog, go to a park as a group and increase the want to move. Your community might also have some planned activities, or a local dog walker.
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