Meet Charlie, my new dog-niece.
She’s a Labradoodle puppy who’s amazingly cute, with a wonderful temperament.
Charlie is already housebroken, but she’s had a few accidents when overexcited. Toxic chemicals are definitely not a cleaning option, so my sister takes the natural route.
Enzyme products “do a superb job destroying stains and odors,” according to Mary Findley and Linda Formichelli, authors of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Cleaning. They write:
Enzymes eat away at bacteria and solid waste matter. They are unmatched in their ability to destroy urine, feces, vomit, odors and stains.
Findley and Formichelli recommend three products:
- Kleen-Free Naturally (organic), which also helps control pests
- PetGuest 100% Enzyme Concentrate Stain & Odor Remover (nonpolluting, environmentally friendly, biodegradable)
- Nature’s Miracle Stain & Odor Remover (natural)
I’ll provide Charlie updates as she continues to settle in!
Charlie, my dog-niece, is now 6 months old. As with 75% of pet owners, we consider her to be an important member of the family. She enjoys a variety of canine creature comforts: sleeping in bed with her “parents,” vacationing in the Hamptons and exercising during play dates with her...
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My dog-niece Charlie, now 4 months old, enjoyed several baths over the summer.
There have been only a few days of that familiar “stinky dog smell.” Luckily, Charlie enjoys a good shampoo and fluff, so there’s no battle in getting her into the sink or tub.
Many dog shampoos contain toxic chemicals,...
Read: You Can Lead a Dog to Water…
As Earth Day approaches, one of the simplest steps organic consumers can take to reduce their environmental impact is to scrutinize household cleaning products used and consider switching to concentrated natural products.
“Most people aren’t aware that traditional cleaning products contain health-hazardous toxic chemicals that destroy our lakes, rivers and streams,...
Read: Terrifically Trendy Natural Cleaning
Charlie enjoyed watching the Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday, but some of her human guests managed to slip her a variety of questionable snacks during the day’s events.
Not surprisingly, Charlie repaid everyone’s generosity with a series of gastrointestinal upheavals. As a puppy that eats table food only when it...
Read: 7 Organic Pet-Food Ingredients Your Dog Needs
Americans spend $36 billion each year on their pets, according to MSN Money, and one of the encouraging new trends is green shopping.
More consumer dollars are going toward environmentally responsible products. In addition to organic pet food and treats, you can purchase:
Biodegradable pet waste bags. Many communities require owners to...
Read: 4 Tips for Raising a Green Pet
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