August 1, 2008
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If reducing your carbon footprint isn't enough, how about cutting your dog's carbon pawprint?
Now you can by buying toys, food and gear that's as environmentally friendly as the products you buy for yourself. Here are some worth barking about:
• Karma Organic Food for Dogs is formulated with free-range chicken, brown rice, organic flaxseed and sunflower seed meal. $17 for a four-pound bag (also comes in 15-pound size) at pet stores nationwide. Store locator at www.karmaorganicpet.com.
• Planet Dog's natural hemp collars are made of one of nature's most durable fibers and dyed naturally. Three sizes. $15-$17 at pet stores nationwide. Store locator at www.planetdog.com.
• West Paw's Eco Slumber bed is constructed with Earth-friendly fibers. $78 for a small bed; up to $156 for an extra-large. Store locator at www.westpawdesign.com.
• Earthbath shampoos and grooming wipes are 100 percent biodegradable, free of phosphates and enzymes and animal cruelty-free. $10-$14 at Petco, other pet stores.
• New York Dog's endangered species toys are 100 percent organic cotton with 100 percent recyclable fillers. Each has a voice module that mimics the animal. $16 at petmanufacturers.com, local pet stores.
• Planet Dog's RecycleBALL and RecycleBONE are made with company product "scraps." $7-$15 at local pet stores. Store locator at www.planetdog.com.
• Kosher and organic, Wagatha's Dog Biscuits are baked with delicacies such as brown flax seed and come in gourmet flavors including Tuscan tomato and cranberry cheddar. $10.95 at pet stores nationwide. List of stores available at www.wagathas.com/customer-service/faqs.shtml.
