Green Options

The NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has created Green Paws, a green living initiative, to help people keep their pets and families safe from toxic flea and tick products.

The surprising thing is that it’s not just the regular chemical culprits that may be dangerous to the health of your pets but some of the “all natural” herbal treatments can be just as poisonous.

A frequently overlooked area when it comes to greening your life is greening your pet's life. This can be a tricky subject, since what works best to keep your pet healthy and happy may not always be an ecofriendly decision. Luckily, there's easy ways to make sure that Fido leaves a lighter pawprint.

Where you get your pet can have the biggest overall impact. Rescuing a pet from a shelter or the

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