Still mostly plastic (65% PBAT, a fossil-based polymer, plus 4% PLA). It only composts in a dedicated pet-waste composter; otherwise it goes in the trash.
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G.A.S home-compostable dog poop bags with handles, 240 ct
Vets call daily brushing the gold standard for a dog’s teeth, and a veterinary dentist says no chew can replace it. A poultry-flavoured dog toothpaste makes brushing easier.
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Arm & Hammer Complete Care enzymatic dog toothpaste, chicken, 6.2 oz
Pets live closer to the floor and groom what lands on their fur, so some everyday products matter more for them. These swaps cover scratched plastic bowls and fountains, scented and dusty litter, plastic chew toys, foam beds, xylitol in human toothpaste, and rock salt and antifreeze drips on winter paths. Several come straight from veterinary and poison-control guidance, such as the ASPCA’s advice on ice melts. Got a cat? Keep true lilies and daylilies out of the house: FDA says a nibble of a petal, a few pollen grains or a sip of vase water can cause fatal kidney failure in cats. For fleas and ticks, EPA says never to put a dog product on a cat: use one labelled for your pet’s species and weight, and ask your vet which one suits. Keep essential-oil diffusers out of the rooms your cat uses, too. Ask your vet before changing what your pet uses.
