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When you care about the environment, you care about the footprint --- and, for that matter, the paw print. You can minimize your pet's environmental impact: how it is fed, how it stays clean, and how it is housed. This book by journalist Darcy Matheson, a regular broadcaster and writer on animal care, examines the best practices to keep any pet environmentally friendly. She identifies ownership tips and ideas to reduce and deal with waste and to take care of your pet's well-being with the most sustainable approaches. This is a book for the modern owner that thinks not only of the joy of pets but their responsible care.'Greening Your Pet Care' is a guide for safe and sustainable pet care, from nutrition to habitat to activities, to minimize your environmental footprint. It's the definitive guide for environmentally conscious pet owners.

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What a bonus that this book also touches on the special care and environmental needs of birds, rabbits, and other exotic animals. Presented in a lively, refreshing style, it provides caretakers of these animals with the basic information they can really use - to benefit the animals in their home and the eco-system we share with them.--Denise Kelly, President/Co-founder, Avian Welfare Coalition

This easy-to-read guide has practical and easy tips about how to reduce your pet s carbon paw-print, whether it s the food they eat, the products they use or the vet care they receive. A must-have book for any pet lover that cares about the environment!--Dr. Marty Becker, America s Veterinarian and resident vet on the Dr. Oz Show Having been a cat lover/owner for many years, I never really thought much about my pet's carbon paw-print. This book gives all pet owners a few simple ways to live up to our eco-conscious, and it's a fun read too!--Claire Martin, Climate Critic - Green Party of Canada I m an outdoors enthusiast and am most at home in nature, especially when my dog best friends are alongside me. In honor of the great outdoors I appreciate so dearly, I m committed to preserving the planet in my career as an animal behavior specialist and as a dog mom. I do so through my daily choices regarding how I treat the dogs in my care, from choosing eco-friendly toys to healthy choices in the treats and foods I feed. Little choices as simple as changing the way we scoop our dog s poo add up to big changes for our planet!--Mikkel Becker, Vetstreet.com It's about time there was an eco-friendly book about how to minimize your pet's environmental impact. As a foster-based rescue organization recycling senior dogs, Muttville is delighted to be included in this cutting edge book!--Sherri Franklin, Founder & Executive Director of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue In the face of unprecedented climate change, Darcy reminds us why the environmental impact of our companion animals can t be ignored. This is a witty, informative and highly entertaining take on how the small actions of pet owners can make a big difference.--Lynda Steele, Host - The Lynda Steele Show CKNW radio What a bonus that this book also touches on the special care and environmental needs of birds, rabbits, and other exotic animals. Presented in a lively, refreshing style, it provides caretakers of these animals with the basic information they can really use - to benefit the animals in their home and the eco-system we share with them.--Denise Kelly, President/Co-founder, Avian Welfare Coalition Having been a cat lover/owner for many years, I never really thought much about my pet's carbon 'paw-print'. This book gives all pet owners a few simple ways to live up to our eco-conscious, and it's a fun read too! Claire Martin, climate critic, Green Party of Canada I m an outdoors enthusiast and am most at home in nature, especially when my dog best friends are alongside me. In honor of the great outdoors I appreciate so dearly, I m committed to preserving the planet in my career as an animal behavior specialist and as a dog mom. I do so through my daily choices regarding how I treat the dogs in my care, from choosing eco-friendly toys to healthy choices in the treats and foods I feed. Little choices as simple as changing the way we scoop our dog s poo add up to big changes for our planet! Mikkel Becker, Vetstreet.com It's about time there was an eco-friendly book about how to minimize your pet's environmental impact. As a foster-based rescue organization 'recycling' senior dogs, Muttville is delighted to be included in this cutting edge book! Sherri Franklin, Founder & Executive Director, Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Simply stated, Greening Your Pet Careis specifically intended for the modern owner who thinks not only of the joy of having pets but being responsible for providing their care and well-being. Thoroughly 'reader friendly' in tone, content, commentary, organization and presentation, Greening Your Pet Careis very highly recommended for community library Pets/Wildlife collections and veterinarian clinic pet care reference collections. Midwest Book Review In the face of unprecedented climate change, Darcy reminds us why the environmental impact of our companion animals can t be ignored. This is a witty, informative and highly entertaining take on how the small actions of pet owners can make a big difference. Lynda Steele, Host, The Lynda Steele Show, CKNW radio If you love your pets and the planet, this is a must-read. This fun and inspiring guide to natural animal care shows you how to eliminate toxins and reduce your eco-footprint for a happier pet and healthier environment. Modern Dog magazine This easy-to-read guide has practical and easy tips about how to reduce your pet s carbon 'paw-print', whether it s the food they eat, the products they use or the vet care they receive. A must-have book for any pet lover that cares about the environment! Dr. Marty Becker, America s Veterinarian, resident vet on the Dr. Oz Show Greening Your Pet Care is a comprehensive guide to making companion animal care more environmentally friendly. Animal Wellness

<i>Greening Your Pet Care</i> is a comprehensive guide to making companion animal care more environmentally friendly. <i>Animal Wellness</i>

Simply stated, <i>Greening Your Pet Care</i>is specifically intended for the modern owner who thinks not only of the joy of having pets but being responsible for providing their care and well-being. Thoroughly 'reader friendly' in tone, content, commentary, organization and presentation, <i>Greening Your Pet Care</i>is very highly recommended for community library Pets/Wildlife collections and veterinarian clinic pet care reference collections. <i>Midwest Book Review</i>

In the face of unprecedented climate change, Darcy reminds us why the environmental impact of our companion animals can t be ignored. This is a witty, informative and highly entertaining take on how the small actions of pet owners can make a big difference. Lynda Steele, Host, <i>The Lynda Steele Show</i>, CKNW radio

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Darcy Matheson is a television journalist, dog blogger, and columnist for Modern Dog magazine. The long-time animal advocate is a frequent contributor to TV, radio, and magazines on pet issues. She is the founder of PetFundr, a leading crowdfunding site solely dedicated to helping animal welfare projects. Darcy is the proud dog mama to Murphy Brown, a Norfolk terrier, and Seymour, a lovable mutt.

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