Clean and Green

Keep your dog's environment non-toxic and safe

Keeping your dog healthy includes not only the things you put into your pup's body, but also the things you put onto his body (because those things eventually end up inside)!

Say you work hard to research and create the very best diet for your dog. You rotate various types of raw meaty bones, puree the healthiest veggies and add supplements chosen to address your dog's specific health issues. You take him to an alternative veterinarian and pay for the very best care you can find.

So far, so good...

But then you slather him with chemical-laden shampoo and flea control products, mop your floor (which he licks) with more chemicals, and coat your lawn (which he plays in -- and chews on!) with even more dangerous chemicals! You may be putting a big damper on all the good you are doing.

In this section of our site, you'll learn how to avoid common toxic chemicals as you shampoo your dog, keep him free from fleas and ticks, clean your home and care for your lawn. And the best side effect of all -- your human family members will benefit from the removal of harmful chemicals, too. Don't be surprised if everyone is a little bit healthier!

• Coat and skin care
  
  Read about why choosing a chemical-free shampoo is so important to the health of your dog and learn about our favorite products.
• Flea and tick control
  
  Check out these options for natural flea and tick control.
• Toys and gear
  
  Find out which toys, collars and beds contain harmful chemicals and which are clean and green!
• Home and lawn care
  
  Most housecleaning and lawn care products can have deleterious effects on the health of our dogs (and on our health, too). Learn how to keep your home and lawn clean and healthy without harmful chemicals.