We’re all about conscious living right here at The conscious Cat, as well as eco-friendly living is a huge part of living a conscious life. earth Day is a excellent day to keep in mind that eco-friendly living isn’t just great for us as well as the planet, it’s likewise great for our cats.
Here are some ways you can celebrate earth Day (and beyond) by going eco-friendly with your cat:
Feed natural foods
Even though the term “natural” is an commonly misused advertising term, genuinely natural feline foods use meats that are raised in sustainable, humane ways without added drugs or hormones, minimally processed, as well as preserved with natural substances. Certified-organic pet foods need to satisfy strict USDA standards that spell out exactly how ingredients are produced as well as processed, which indicates no pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, man-made preservatives, man-made ingredients or genetically engineered ingredients. checked out labels, as well as make informed choices.
Use natural cleaning products
Many home cleaners consist of contain hazardous ingredients such as organic solvents as well as petroleum based chemicals which can release volatile organic compounds into your indoor air. Some ingredients in home cleaners are known to cause cancer in animals as well as are suspected human carcinogens. Lysol, Pine-sol as well as other products consisting of phenols are deadly to cats as they can cause severe liver damage. Chlorox bleach, particularly when concentrated, can cause chemical burns when it comes in get in touch with with sensitive cat paws. use cat-friendly products instead.
Recycle
If your home is anything like ours, you have a great deal of old toys your cats never play with anymore or feline beds they never use. Your regional shelter or personal rescue group will appreciate the donation. They may likewise be able to use old blankets as well as towels. Be sure to call very first to see what they need.
Use chemical complimentary pest as well as parasite control methods
Many of the flea as well as tick treatments offered today consist of toxic chemicals that can be hazardous to family pets as well as to people. even when these products are used according to the manufacturer’s directions, these chemicals are not risk-free for family pets or humans. A a lot more natural technique may need a bit a lot more effort, however it’s safer for both cats as well as humans.
Don’t wear shoes inside your house
Have you ever gone for a walk in your neighborhood, as well as every yard you passed just had chemical fertilizer applied? That exact same fertilizer will stick to the bottom of your shoes, as well as can present a risk to your cats, even indoor cats. They will take in these chemicals when they lick their paws. It’s much better to take shoes off ideal inside your front door, rather than spreading those chemicals all through your house.
Use environment-friendly feline litter
If your feline will accept one of the alternatives to clay litter such as corn, wheat or pine-based litters, make the switch. Clay is strip-mined, which is poor for the planet, as well as clay litter consists of silica, which is a known carcinogenic. However, don’t make the switch at the cost of your cat’s litter box habits. Some cats will just decline to use the new litters, as well as no amount of going eco-friendly is worth risking having your feline prevent the litter box.
What are you doing to celebrate earth Day with your kitties?
Ingrid King
Table of Contents
Feed natural foods
Use natural cleaning products
Recycle
Use chemical complimentary pest as well as parasite control methods
Don’t wear shoes inside your house
Use environment-friendly feline litter
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7 comments on celebrate earth Day by Going eco-friendly With Your Cats
Nancy says:
April 22, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Thank you for the cleaning product info. All 3 of my drains are now fizzing with baking soda as well as white vinegar. So much much better as well as friendlier as well as safer than industrial products.
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Ingrid says:
April 23, 2018 at 5:50 am
Absolutely, Nancy! one more trick I just learned from my contractor after having my sink replaced is to sometimes run some Dawn dishwashing liquid with very not water down the drain. He said it breaks up any type of oily deposits. I don’t use Dawn as a routine meal detergent, I like a lot more natural products, however using it for this function makes sense to me as well as is far safer than any type of of the chemical-based drain openers.
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Valentine says:
April 22, 2018 at 5:16 pm
Oh delighted Happy earth Day to you, too! Those sure are great tips! mommy does quite good, however there are ways thnull