Top Seven Harmful Foods for your Green Pet Dogs

Dogs must have proper care and attention when it comes to giving them food to eat. It’s not just enough that you will feed them any kinds of food. Especially, there are plenty of harmful foods for your green pets.
 

Here’s a list:
 

Top 1: Chocolate – this is the most toxic food you should never give your dogs. White chocolate is the least harmful. Baking chocolate is the worst. But please, don’t give them any kind.
 

Top 2: Grapes and Raisins - these are harmful because they can cause kidney failure. Even though they might seem tasty, they can cause serious problems.
 

Top 3: Onions - they can be very bad for your dog’s digestive system especially if taken in large amounts.
 

Top 4: Bones – you may heard already that chicken bones are bad for dogs. Actually, all types of bones are not good. These bones could become dislodged in their intestines and cause ruptures.
 

Top 5: Milk and other types of milk based products - your dogs have a lack of enzyme that can digest lactose. It’s best to try not to give them milk as they might have digestive problems.
 

Top 6: Any spicy food - can harm your pet dog’s stomach. You don’t need to put spice just so they will eat.
 

Top 7: Rotting food or any type of food that is meant to be thrown out - many people thought that it’s fine to give these kinds of food to their dogs. The fact is that this can be a danger to your dog’s health.
 

Keep these seven foods in mind. Don’t ever give them anything that’s in the list. Be aware of what your dogs eat. Remember these important guidelines whenever you are considering sharing table scraps with your pets. In order to be safe, give your dogs green food instead.

Save your Green Pet Dog from the Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

You already know that smoking is dangerous for your health and those around you. But did you know that it hurts your green pets, too? The residue from smoking is known as secondhand smoke. When inhaled or ingested by your pets, it can cause them to develop cancer and other diseases.
 

If your dogs will be exposed constantly to secondhand smoke, they will be prone to eye irritation and lung diseases. It is also known to cause wheezing, coughing, hyperventilating, depression and lethargy.
 

Equally worrisome is that whenever your pets will accidentally eat anything that contains nicotine from cigarettes. This situation is usual for puppies and dogs. Since, they have the tendency to make chew toys out of anything.
 

So, how will you protect your pet dogs from secondhand smoking?
 

1) Smoke outside the house
 

Limit your smoking to outside of the house and away from your pets. This will reduce the exposure of secondhand smoke to your dogs.
 

2) Regular brushing and grooming

Residual smoke may land on your dog’s coat. It’s important that they are always clean as they like to lick their coat or hair too.
 

3) Good ventilation

Proper ventilation and air filters will also speed up the process of clearing the smoke gas in the air.

4) Regular cleaning of the house
 

Keep away all nicotine containing items out of your dog’s reach. This is in order to reduce the chance of your dog accidentally eating nicotine.
 

For green living, the best solution of all is to stop smoking. If you’ve been thinking about quitting, perhaps now is the best time. This is for both you and your dog’s health.

Which Food Bowl is Best for your Green Pet Dog?

The much awaited part in your green pets life is definitely meal time. If this is such the case, your pet dogs must enjoy their fifteen to twenty minutes of eating good and green food. Thus, it’s also important to have a comfortable food bowl. One that is safe to use and might as well be eco friendly too.

The stainless steel dog bowl is the pick for almost all dog parents. The question is - do you also want it for your green dog? We will go over each of the bowls characteristics.

1) Plastic Bowls come in various shapes, colors and sizes. They are

•    unbreakable and not heavy                 
•    safe to be put in a dishwasher
•    inexpensive

This bowl may not be the perfect choice for your pets. Since they can be easily chewed and scratched, thus leaving places for bacteria to breed. Also, some dogs are allergic to plastic. This can result in a skin irritation on the chin and face.

2) Ceramic Bowls also come in various styles and colors to suit your taste. They are often decorated with cool designs. They

•    weigh more so they don't move around as much
•    can be cleaned easily because of their glazed coating (provided they are lead-free)

But also, they can be too heavy. They tend to break easily because of its porous material. The cracks go unnoticed also giving bacteria a place to breed.

3) Stainless Steel Bowls can be your other choice. They are

•    long lasting – the most durable bowls that you can buy
•    safe in dishwashers
•    skid proofing on bottom
•    easy to clean
•    no places for bacteria to hide

The only drawback of a stainless steel bowl is that they are more expensive and does not come in various colors and designs.

After looking at each of the characteristics, do you now have a better choice? No matter what type of dog food bowl you wish to buy – ask yourself these things. Are they safe to use for your green pet dogs? Are they made from eco friendly materials? Are they suitable for the kind of dog breed you have? Whatever gets three yes answers that should the best choice.

Green Home Remedies for Sick Pet Dogs

Whenever your green pets feel sick, they can’t always be cured by taking medications. You may not know the safe medicines for every type of ailments. But do you know you can treat your dog with some simple home remedies?

Try these five home remedy tips:
 

1) Vitamin E isn’t only good for treating wrinkles on your face. It’s also great for your dog’s dry skin. You can give him a massage by applying vitamin E oil to the skin.
 

2) Sports waters or pediatric drinks not only help athletes replenish fluids and babies rehydrate after an illness. It can also supply your sick pooch’s body with much needed fluids. This is usually given after suffering from diarrhea or vomiting.

3) A healthy treat for your dog is plain yogurt. The live acidophilus in it keeps the bad bacteria in the intestines down to a manageable level. Puppies pets are especially prone to yeast infections, so a little plain yogurt as snack can help keep things in balance.
 

4) Chamomile tea uses the natural disinfecting effects of the chamomile plant to settle upset doggy tummies. It can also alleviate minor skin irritations once chilled and sprayed onto the affected area on the dog's raw skin.
 

5) Finely ground oatmeal stirred into a bath of warm water can alleviate your dog’s itchiness. Dogs with skin allergies, infections, and other diseases have been shown to gain immediate relief with this approach, too.
 

Home remedies aren't just for people. It’s important that as pet parents, you would know how to take care of your dog when he’s feeling a little under the weather. These easy home remedies can cheer up your green pet dog. Most of all, it'll help keep your baby from crying like a hound dog.

A Mission of Green Cleaning with Your Pet Dogs

Many of us are trying to lessen our impact on the environment and find more green living ways. To implement this with your green dogs, let's start with addressing cleaning supplies. Since many are toxic to you and your dogs, learn easy tips on how to make green cleaning supplies.

Cleaning Wonders of Baking Soda, Lemon and Vinegar

Do you know that a paste made from cooking oil and salt can remove water marks? Rub your paste onto the water mark using a sponge. After a few minutes, wipe it with a soft cloth and polish it as usual. Salt and baking soda are both abrasive but are great alternatives to commercial scrubbers. They won't harm your dog if he licks the residue.

1) Baking Soda

Baking soda also works as deodorizer. Sprinkle it in your dog's bed, carpet, floor rags. Let it sit for a few minutes and then vacuum away pet odors.

2) Lemon

Lemons are good for removing spots from hard water and soap scum. That’s because of their acidic qualities. These can also be used to remove food stains from dog bowls. Cut a lemon and rub it over the spot. Or use lemon juice that has been squeezed on the area. After about 30 minutes, wipe away clean.

3) Vinegar

Distilled white vinegar can be used and is a great cleaner for floors. It also takes off pet urine stains and soap scum. Mix one gallon of water with ¼ cup of the vinegar. Mop the area you want to clean. This mix works well on both linoleum and hardwood floors.

Just start using your new cleaners one day at a time. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to living green. It's safer for you, your green pet dogs and our environment.

Discover the Secrets of a Walking Habit with your Green Pet Dog

What happens when your dog sees the leash? Probably they can’t wait any longer and wiggles all over with excitement. Walking is as beneficial to your green pet as it is to you. However, it’s not just exercise and a bathroom break for your pooch. Your dogs need social interaction and mental stimulation in addition to fresh air and exercise.

As eco pets, these are some health benefits that your dogs can get from walking:

Weight Control

Walking can be a dog’s regular exercise. It promotes the physical well-being and longevity of your dog. It supports cardiovascular health, builds muscle, and strengthens joints while keeping weight under control.

The number one disease found in most dogs of all ages is obesity. It can lead to major medical problems including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, bladder problems and many types of cancer. The weight loss benefit that comes from walking can alleviate and may even help prevent many of these debilitating ailments.

Behavioral Solutions

A green dog’s psychological health is just as important as his physical health. Walking plays a key role in your dog’s mental well-being.

Socialization

Socialization means introducing your dog to different environments as possible. The many different dogs, humans, smells, and noises that your dogs encounter on regular walking create an ideal environment for healthy socialization.

Pet guardianship can give health benefits too. Research studies have found some health benefits offered by pets to their owners.

• People walking their dogs are seen as friendly and approachable.
• Stroking and patting your dogs can reduce the physiological indicators of stress, including high blood pressure.
• The non-judgmental companionship and unconditional love offered by dogs are known to have considerable mental health benefits for pet guardians, including increased self-esteem.

Also have benefits to share for the community. Research has found that owning a pet can also benefit the whole community. Dog parents are more likely to:

• Acknowledge and greet other people in the neighborhood
• Exchange favors with their neighbors

Walking is known to be the best exercise for any age or lifestyle.  Doing it soon after he eats is the time most likely to urinate and defecate. Take a walk with your dog. Discover nature’s beauty together. Your dog deserves to live green, enjoy, be safe and be healthy.

Get a Green Pet Dog if You Want to Live Longer

Dogs are man's best friend. Do you also know that a dog can give several heath benefits? Based on studies done by medical professionals, dog owners benefit from their pet's presence in several ways. Do you want to know how can your green pet dogs help green your health?
1) Improved cardiovascular health
Dog guardians have been proven to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol than ordinary people. These reduce the chance for cardiovascular diseases. Stroking a dog has already long been known to reduce blood pressure.
2) Faster recovery time and higher survival rates
Hospital studies have found that seniors and recently operated on patients responded better to treatment. They even got better quickly while they were in contact with dogs and other therapy animals. Petting a dog can be relaxing and therapeutic for recovering patients.
Also, dog parents have a greater chance to survive after suffering from a serious illness. A study in New York found that pet's affected their survival rate even more than the presence or company of family members or friends.
3) Fewer visits to the doctor
A Medicare study for elderly patients discovered that those who have dogs pets visit the doctor less than those who don't have a pet. Studies conducted at Cambridge and UCLA also found out that owning a pet corresponds to overall improved health and less need for hospital visits.
4) Mental Wellness
Patients with dogs are known to have better emotional health than their counterparts. They offer unconditional love and affection. Their presence alone helps reduce loneliness for sick people who have otherwise been isolated. Several studies of sick people have shown that the stress of fighting the disease is significantly reduced when they had a dog as company.
As you can see, having a green dog is a great investment. There are lots of profit, the joy that you get from owning one and the health benefits that you can receive. So go out and get a green dog now, don’t miss the chance to live green.

Green Food Tips for your Pet Dogs Diet

Green Food Tips for your Pet Dogs Diet

What would be the best food to feed your dogs? One thing’s for sure, green dogs should be fed with green food. This can be a natural diet consisting of raw, natural food. The processed, canned and dry dog foods are not recommended for optimum health.

Raw meat and bones - should approximately consist of 60 to 70 % of daily ration.

1.      Free-range chicken, rabbit, mutton, duck, lamb, turkey and beef can be fed with the bones and some of the fat left on.

2.      Fresh or lightly steamed fish - bones removed.

3.      Free range organic chicken livers, heart or other offal - once or twice every week.

4.      Free range eggs – that are not more than two or three per week. Shell included if the dog likes them. 

Vegetables, Fruit & Sprouts – should approximately consist of 30 to 40 % of daily ration.

1.      Raw vegetables finely minced or pureed - include carrot, celery, beetroot, sweet potato, cauliflower and broccoli stems and leaves, zucchini, parsley, wheat grass or other veggies.

Warning: Avoid feeding any onions and it is best to also avoid tomato, potato, avocado & eggplant.

2.     Sprouted grains and seeds - a rich source of nutrients.

3. Any soft, ripe fruits that your dog likes.

Non Essential Extras

1.      Raw nuts - are usually enjoyed by dogs as occasional treats. Avoid macadamia nuts and most seeds.

2.      Raw goat’s milk or cow’s milk - may be fed to puppies, but is not necessary for adult dogs. 

3.      Grains – but are not so necessary. These can be very hard to digest. These should only be fed to underweight dogs or those living in cold climates.

Tip: Barley, oat and rice flakes soaked overnight in water to soften are the best grains to use. These are simply soaked and served with raw meat. These can also be served with natural yoghurt as a morning meal.

You can vary the types of meat or vegetables used for each meal. This is to ensure a balance with the foods eaten. You would never consider eating the same food in day-in-day-out. So, neither is your dog. It also helps if you’ll have your own green garden. To supply your green dogs with much needed natural and balanced diet.

Celebrate Earth Day with Your Dog’s Green Pet Shampoo

There are more than a thousand ways to celebrate Earth Day. If you haven’t decided yet what to do for the Earth Day Celebration, here’s a suggestion: Make an eco-friendly shampoo for your dog.

Your green pet may not be green at all when it comes to their shampoos. Shampooing is part of their grooming routines but too much of it may not be good for them. Shampoos strip off the natural sebum that the skin produces and make the skin dry. When the skin is dry, the good bacteria which reside in the skin and fights against the infection-causing bacteria will die. Moreover, the natural oil in the skin together with the Vitamin D from the sun activates calcium metabolism needed to make string bones.

Now that’s too much about bad shampoo habits. Let’s go touch down earth’s ground and connect shampooing dogs to celebrating earth day.

Healthy shampooing by using nature-based dog shampoos will not only benefit your pets but also Mother Nature. To avoid drying your pet’s skin, not to mention conserving water at the same time, shampoo them on the rarest occasion only. Shampoo time will depend on your dog’s skin and his coat’s natural texture. The best shampoos to use are those made from natural ingredients and you can make dog shampoos yourself. Just mix equal parts of clear antibacterial soap with white vinegar then add small portions of natural oil extract when needed. Like, add a few drops of chamomile or lavender oils to remove noxious doggie odor, use apple cider vinegar instead if he has fungal infection, tea tree oil if he has fleas and tick.

There’s a lot more actually. The point is there’s a green alternative to shampooing your dogs. Switching to those green alternatives is one small step for you to help protect our environment.

Earth Day Green Act of Cleaning Your Pet Dogs Poop

What could be the most troublesome part in taking care of your green pets? Well, nothing else but the part that you as pet parents have to clean after their waste. The amount of pet stools produced each year has a major impact on our environment. So, it's important that we clean up after our pets, most especially our pet dogs. Talking about the environment, let’s celebrate Earth Day by making sure to do our part in cleaning after every waste.
Try these few tips on better ways to deal with dog stool cleanup.
1. A great idea would be to pick up your dog’s poop. Use a scooper and flush it into the toilet. Nothing to worry because septic systems are set up to handle this kind of waste. This is the simplest and fastest way to clean up your yard.

2. If flushing is not an option for you, consider an "in-ground" dog septic system that is widely available today. These systems have been around for years now. The only difficult part is digging the hole to install the system. Other than that, it’s very use to use. It works like an underground trash can, just step on the top with your foot to drop the waste in. You can add some natural ingredients included in the purchase. These are little microbes that help break up the waste to be dissolved or absorbed by the ground.

3. There are available manure composts that you can use to break down your dog’s waste. Find an area or dig a small ditch in the backyard as a place to dispose of the stools. As it piles up, it is breaking down. So the pile tends to reach a certain size and stay that way.
For a better green living, practice even just one of those tips. It’s just a simple task that you’ll get used to. That’s if you want your dogs to live green. The fact that you own a dog, you must learn to accept that you have a responsibility. Provide a green home for your green dogs.

For a better green living, practice even just one of those tips. It’s just a simple task that you’ll get used to. That’s if you want your dogs to live green. The fact that you own a dog, you must learn to accept that you have a responsibility. Provide a green home for your green dogs.

Practice Green Pets Parenting by Recycling Dog – Related Matters

These days, so many of us are trying to embrace green living lifestyle. This is in order to lessen negative impact on the environment. One helpful way is to share some tips on ways to live greener lives with our pet dogs. Start by teaching people how to recycle dog waste as well as how to make use of recyclable products for them.

Consider the following tips on how to incorporate recycling in caring for green dogs.

Tip 1 - When shopping for dog food and treats, look for items packed in paper, aluminum or recyclable plastic rather than foils.

Tip 2 - Choose dog toys, beds and clothing that are made from recycled or sustainable materials. Such examples are hemp, recycled cotton filler or fleece made from recycled plastic bottles.

Tip 3 - Pay close attention to packaging. Stay away from non-recyclable plastics and over-packaged items.

Tip 4 - Check out companies that make a public commitment to the environment. That is by recycling packaging materials and waste products.

Tip 5 - Have a walk with your dog around the neighborhood. This is much better than using fossil fuels to drive to a dog park. This way both of you can stay fit, healthy and have fun together.

Tip 6 - Always carry a biodegradable plastic bag handy to pick up after your dog's stool. Practice some eco living tips and influence other pet parents around.

If you want to have a change, start from you and your dog. Then tell all your friends and neighbors who are pet parents too. Inform them of the good changes brought by recycling. You’ll never regret doing your part for Mother Earth. That’s how you’ll remain to be responsible green pet parents.

First Stage of Green Dog Living: House and Garden Pet Training

The first stage in a pup’s life has greater influence on becoming a good dog. This is when you ought to train them while they’re still puppies. There should be a proper place that’s comfortable and secure. Aside from wanting to learn, you would also instill the habit on how they can become a green pet dog.

It is very useful to have some sort of playpen where the puppy can be popped when necessary. We all have days when the phone is ringing, the children are yelling and the pup is being a pest, and it is far better to put the pup in the playpen for an hour than end up getting angry with everyone.

First pen reactions

At first the pup may yelp to come out, but it is important that you teach him to remain where you wish him to be, so persevere. Obviously, you should not leave the pup in a pen for too long or he will begin to hate the area. Make sure that there are toys and perhaps a few large dog biscuits to chew on, and never take the pup out till it has stopped yelling! Do not give in – your dog must never beat you at anything.

Garden precautions

Be careful about shoving young children and puppies unsupervised into the garden just for a bit of peace – little children do not realize that they can be very cruel so please, always supervise. Puppies as pets should be given proper love and care.

Some pups pick up stones, plastic toys and other trash, which they swallow. This can cause a blockage, in which case the pup will be listless, off its food and either not passing motions or getting very liquid motions. At any sign of being off-color you should call your veterinary or surgeon. If you know that the pup is a picker-up of some trash, tell the vet so that he will know all the facts.

For green living techniques, do socialize your dogs to proper house and garden training. Start when they’re as early as a puppy. That’s when they’re easy to be trained to become wonderful green pets.

Chocolates are Green Dog’s Sweet Traitors

This should serve as a warning for all dog lovers out there. Chocolates are dangerous for your best animal friends. It is maybe good for us but it is certainly bad for them. In fact veterinarians consider it a poison. Let not your green dogs and puppies suffer. 

Accordingly, the less sweet or the darker the chocolates, the more harmful it gets. Chocolates contain the chemical called theobromine which stimulates the central nervous system causing seizures, heart damage and too much urination leading to dehydration.

Theobromine’s half-life is about 17.5 hours. So if your furry friend has eaten chocolates a week ago and nothing bad happened to him, he had probably eliminated the toxin. But dogs can develop a craving for chocolates just like us, so be careful not to let them have more.

Just in case Fluffy gets naughty and ransacks a bagful of Reese’s, take note of the symptoms of chocolate poisoning so you know what to do. He gets hyperactive and frequently twitches. Worse thing that can happen is he can have diarrhea, seizures and will be vomiting. This should prompt you to bring him to the vet ASAP. Vets consider it an emergency case to be taken under the Intensive Care Unit.

You may think that sharing chocolates with your best animal buddy is cute - a gesture of love and affection for him but it would be better to avoid the practice. You now know that the sweet chocolates are your dog’s traitors. A healthier and greener practice is to keep treats on hand that are formulated from NATURAL sources, green foods that are beneficial for your beloved dog.

Go Natural with Your Green Dog Treats

Imagine your little green puppy jogging around your feet then stops, looks up to you with eager hopeful eyes while you take out the pup cakes from the oven. I don’t know how they know it’s delicious but they just know. And the look on there faces? It’s priceless.

Cooking treats for your furrykid ensures you’re giving them the right food treats with the right stuff. Because it is you who made it, you can have the liberty to select the ingredients that you know are good for their health plus the fact that you can personally assure the quality of the ingredients. You can make treats that are as natural or less processed as possible, which you know are highly recommended by the animal experts. Moreover, you get to toss to them only fresh food treats. It would be a good bonding session for you and your pet while giving them a green, healthy lifestyle.

If you’re somewhat busy and do not have the time to make treats by yourself, there are available dog treats in the pet section in supermarkets. Don’t be duped though by the extra benefits that these products claim on their labels. Always check on the ingredients. It pays to check the label.  Go for those made from natural stuff and it would be better if you can see if it is FDA approved.

Going green with dog’s treat can have more benefits than giving your pets a healthier, happier and greener lifestyle. The return of the treat goes back to you in doubles. You get to enjoy life with your best furry buddy and discreetly save our environment from becoming artificial.