New! Hemp Dog Toys
Hemp is naturally sustainable. It's also super sturdy & strong, so go ahead and toss one of these funky flat characters to your furry friend. Each comes with a squeaker.
Colored by nature and 100% certified Non-Toxic dyes, these toys help to make your home a safe and chemical free environment.
Reduce Your Cat's Footprint on the Earth
Gardens are becoming increasingly important as providers of food and shelter to many birds, because of a decrease in natural habitats and food sources. Red-listed species such as the house sparrow, starling and song thrush are becoming more concentrated in gardens and therefore in closer contact with pet cats.
According to a poll conducted by volunteer cat owners from across the UK, a correctly fitted cat collar with a bell reduced cat predation by upto a third. Results showed that cats equipped with a cat collar and bell returned 41% fewer birds and 38% fewer mammals than those with a plain cat collar. (RSPB Public Affairs 6 June 2005)
Birds are most active in the garden an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset, so it is helpful to regularly feed cats indoors at these times.
The Great Litter Debate.
Clay litter- Traditional clay litters are not the best choice for the environment, as they are not biodegrade and instead pile up in landfills. The clay is obtained through strip-mining, a practice that causes adverse environmental effects on surrounding soil, water and air. Clay litter is also not the best choice for your cat because they produce dusts that contain silicon particles, which are known carcinogens.
Recycled newspaper litters- Recycled newspaper litter is biodegradable, flushable, burnable and 99 percent dust-free. Some people claim that this litter has poor odor control and that the Purina version, Yesterdays News, is way over priced. Fibre Cycle, out of Australia, seems to be well received and I like the ethos of the company; their primary mission is to find innovative and environmentally friendly uses for recycled paper. If you’re really motivated (or broke), I found this great tutorial on how to make your own here.
Plant-based litters- There are a number of choices of plant based litters such as corn, corncobs, cornhusks, wheat by-products, wheat grass and beet pulp. We used to use World’s Best cat litter, which is made from whole kernel corn, but had problems with flies breeding in it (I think because they ate it) and, no matter where we put the bag, the rabbits would find it, chew a whole in it, and have a tasty corn snack (I even caught Peter in the cat box eating it once(Gross!)).
Pine/Cedar saw dust litters- The pellets that pine and cedar litters contain are made from natural scrap materials that are biodegrade (this litter can be emptied into your compost or mulch pile). They also eliminate odor naturally—due to the innate ability of both pine and cedar to absorb and neutralize ammonia—rather than cover up odors with chemicals and perfumes. Feline Pine is a wood litter, made from 100 percent natural pine, that claims to have had the harmful wood oils removed; the veterinarian of the house is skeptical, though, as the great smell they boast is a product of the natural wood oils.
Organic Food is Not Just For People
Today’s factory-raised cow is not a solar-powered ruminant but another fossil fuel machine. Read our previous post on earth friendly bison, and this one on how to get cheap free range beef. There are tons of organic cat foods on the market now, so look around, some are not even that expensive.
Hemp Collar Giveaway
This giveaway has ended.
Happy Earth Day!
In celebration of Earth Day, we are giving away a Hemp Dog Collar or a Hemp Cat Collar!
To enter, simply visit TheModernPet.com and find your favorite earth friendly product. Come back and leave a comment containing the following information:
- The name of the product.
- What makes that product earth friendly.
- If you would prefer a dog or cat collar.
Good Luck!
Earth Day 2009
To celebrate Earth Day and the launch of our blog, we are offering a giveaway: One of our popular hemp dog collars or one of our soon-to-be-released hemp cat collars.
Be sure to vist The Modern Pet Blog on April 22 to enter!
(Pssst! Other giveaways are going on right now!)
Plus special Earth Day blog posts all week!
* Download free earth-safe, pet-safe cleaning product recipes to save money and the Earth!
* Veterinary advice on how to feed your pet sustainably, while improving their health.
* Tips on how to reduce the impact your pets have on the environment.
* ...and more!
Fizz Dog Collars
Add a little pop to your dog’s wardrobe with our Fizz collars. Available in two effervescent colors, Wine Cooler and Mineral Water, these dog collars are sure to make a splash.
Fizz 3/4" satin ribbon collars feature printed trim sewn to thick nylon webbing for unmatched style and strength we think you'll love. Each collar includes a comfort-curved acetal buckle and cast nickel d-ring for leash attachment. With comfort and flair like this, your dog is sure to be the talk of the park.
Handmade in Northern California, USA
Candy Apple Dog Collars
An old-fashioned favorite, you can satisfy your dog’s sweet tooth with our Candy Apple Dog Collars.
At 1” wide our Candy Apple Dog Collars are just right for larger dogs.
Handmade in Northern California, USA.
Glen Pet Placemat
Give your dog or cat a taste of the great outdoors with every meal when they eat on our Glen Placemat! The wildflowers of this glen will brighten your home spring, summer, fall and winter.
Placemat features a bright floral pattern on one side and reverses to a faux bois print with floral paw print appliqué. Ties have been added to one side, so this mat may be rolled for easy storage and transport.
Approx. 21” x 13.5”
Handmade in Northern California, USA
Chocolate Box Dog Collars
These charming collars are delectable enough to have been crafted by a chocolatier! The marriage of creamy colors and rich chocolate will leave your dog begging for more.
At 3/4” wide our Chocolate Box Dog Collars are just right for mid-sized dogs.
Handmade in Northern California, USA.
Eco Cat Collection
Your furry feline can now go green too! Check out these fabulous earth friendly finds:
Our favorites (starting at top left):
- Eco Nap by West Paw Designs
- Organic Hemp Woodland Friends by The Modern Pet
- Organic Catnip by West Paw Designs
- Organic Free & Clear Bar Pet Shampoo by The Modern Pet
- Fresh Forage Carnivore Treats in wild-caught Alaskan Salmon by The Modern Pet
- Biodegradable cat pan liners by BioBag
- Eco Flower by West Paw Designs
- Natural Flea Powder by The Modern Pet
- Organic Cotton Bumper Bed by West Paw Designs
Blueberry Truffle Dog Collars
Always in season, our Blueberry Truffle dog collars are a fresh take on polka dots. Cute and contrasting, the blue and brown duo really "pops" on any color pup.
Handmade in Northern California.