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Switch to pet toys made from sustainable and natural fibers

Why This is Green

So you’re spending all of this time greening your environment. But what about the dog? Or the cat? Or the parrot? Depending on what size pet you have, they’re not that much bigger than, say, a toddler. Which means that pound for pound, your little bundle of fur (or feathers) faces the same health risks that humans do when it comes to unsafe chemicals in their environment.

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), pets are accumulating these chemicals in their bodies at rates higher than their human keepers. There were 2.4 times higher levels of stain and grease-proof coatings (perfluorochemicals) in dogs, 23 times more fire retardants (PBDEs) in cats, and more than 5 times the amount of mercury--compared to average levels in people found in national studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as EWG.

If you’re greening your home, your pets will reap the benefits. You can take it a step further by switching to pet toys made from natural fibers instead of petroleum or other synthetic materials. You’ll not only minimize their exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, you’ll preserve natural resources.

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How To

Look for dog and cat toys as well as things like bedding made from natural materials like cotton, wool, and hemp. If your local pet store doesn't carry any natural products or organic catnip, there are many online stores that do.