Do Your Part - Pets

• The Better Choice for Kitty Litter

  

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  There are millions of cat owners out there and many of them opt for kitty litter that's clay-based and mixed with sodium betonite. This clumping type of kitty litter might be easier to work with but it's dangerous for lots of reasons. Dust from the litter is made up of tiny silicon particles which are toxic and known to cause cancer. Those particles can also cause respiratory and digestive problems for cats. As for our environment, the clay is actually strip (More)

• It's In The Shampoo

  

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  Do Your Part to tread lightly when picking out your next pet shampoo! Terri is a big dog lover and nothing's worse than a stinky dog well, maybe two stinky dogs! If you think all pet shampoos are the same, think again. Many of the ingredients found in popular ones are petroleum-based and are known to actually irritate skin, create rashes and cause cancer. Over time, those toxins can be absorbed into your pet's skin and into the skin of the person doing the dog (More)

• The Best Foods For Man's Best Friend

  

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  If you're like me, your pets are truly members of the family. And of course you want them to eat a healthy diet. So Do Your Part to know what's really in your pet food. It's important to know that there are currently no laws governing the labeling of pet food. Some companies use private organic certifications but you'll have to do a little leg work to find out exactly what that means. Other pet food products are labeled with terms like premium or gourmet but not (More)

• Scoop The Poop

  

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  Dogs are man's best friend, and in many cases girl's too. Terri loves her dogs. But being a dog owner requires responsibility and that includes cleaning up their mess! It's a nasty job, but when you clean up after your four-legged friend, you're actually doing your part to keep your neighborhood and our drinking water clean. There are more than 158,000 dogs in Mecklenburg County. That adds up to about 52,000 pounds of dog waste every day! And that's not just in (More)