Miscellaneous Links

Natural Resources Defense Council: Harmful Pet Products FAQ
Great information on pesticides in flea products. I've dealt with flea products for years and never knew this! Unfortunately, this knowledge doesn't make me feel any better about them. Quite the opposite, actually.

G r e e n o p i a: Critter Care
Greenopia is a cool environmental resource site I heard about earlier today, and I was delighted to see they have a section on pets.
Let me know if you would like to discuss any of their suggestions in person. I have years of experience with this stuff!

City Farmer: Pet Waste Composting
First off, City Farmer is an awesome source of gardening and environmental information. They are Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture, based in Vancouver, BC, and they rock! I can easily spend hours at their website. And to make things even better, they have a whole page dedicated to pet waste composting. Some may be familiar with Doggie Dooleys, here you can learn how to make your own. Check it out!

Pet Waste Products and Management
Following up the DIY pet waste composter, here are some products already out there, as well as 100% biodegradeable pick-up bags.

Car Safety

Some people love their little dogs so much, they have them ride on their laps while driving. And while they very well may be superb drivers, there's no accounting for other cars on the road. All it would have to take is one person not paying attention, rear-end the car, and that beloved little dog would be crushed between the driver and the steering wheel. A little dog that would fit there in the first place, would be too small to survive such an accident.

The safest place for your beloved little friend is in a secured carrier, or in his/her own seat with a safety harness that is secured to a seat belt. There are harnesses made for such use. These harnesses have a wide section across the chest, nothing binding around the neck, and sometimes come with latches that fit right into your seat belt attachment.

If it's important for your dog to see out the window, there are raised dog car seats that are secured to the car seat, and are very safe. There is a leash to attach to the dog--be sure to attach it to a safety harness and NOT a collar.