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In celebration of earth day all around the world each year, we can include our dogs and keep them safe and healthy as well as be good to the environment. These days dog owners are paying particular attention to the environment and owning a dog in a more responsible way.

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 our environment. Going green is the buzz word and it is not difficult or expensive rather it's a matter of making good choices. There are an array of products to help us be better dog owners and guardians of mother earth.

We can be eco-friendly as well as having pets and that starts with adopting pets from a shelter or the Human Society. Instead of buying cheap food - buy organic foods you will save a ton of money on your vet bills. Commercial dog foods contain not only poor quality ingredients but may also contain genetically modified foods such as corn. Many of the dog itchy skin problems can be traced to the diet of the dog and the quality of food.

Some dog owners believe they can use human shampoos or sprays on their dog and this causes more allergies and skin itching. Again commercial shampoo makers sometimes do not label their ingredients and the quality is poor. If you use organic shampoos that are safe for pets you will save your dog much distress. Here are some tips on keeping the earth safe while enjoying your pet dog.

Dog Waste Bags:

Now the smarter manufacturers of pet products are going green with biodegradable pet poop bags. These bags do not stay around for 20 years they break down into harmless waste. Biodegradable pet waste bags are now readily available at most grocery or pet stores.

Poop Converters:

This new invention converts your backyard dog waste into a product you would have to buy which is plant fertilizer. By using the Poop Converter you will save having to buy plant fertilizer for your flower or garden beds.

This new product works by making use of the waste your dog produces in the back yard and turning it into a liquid organic compost and fertilizer for your garden. The new Poop Converter does not need chemicals, it works with worms that convert the dog waste into liquid gold fertilizer.

The worms convert the waste into worm castings that are highly concentrated organic fertilizer as a byproduct. 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

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