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Don’t let your dog defecate in local water sources.
- It’s tempting to let your dog poop in the local stream or reservoir, but animal feces can contaminate surface waters by adding unnatural levels of nitrogen and phosphates. It can also harbor viruses and bacteria that may harm waterfowl and other wildlife
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Get rid of fleas naturally.
- Don’t use toxic substances to combat your pet’s fleas. There are ample diatomaceous earth, boric acid, or citrus oils products on the market. Your pet deserves a non-toxic flea product.
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Have pets.
- Pets remind us of the simplicity of life, they can be
playful and very affectionate. When we take care of a pet, we
are focused on something that brings happiness to us, which makes us better people.
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If you dont have time- Don't have a pet.
- Many people have good intentions when they first ADOPT/buy a pet- but all too often the animal is left alone in a kennel or tied up in the back yard. It's important for an animal to have plenty of time, love, and attention so it can grow up into a healthy
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Keep your dog's water bowl filled.
- Your dog needs plenty of water to be healthy and he can't
always tell you when he is thirsty.
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Love your pet
- give your pet lots of adoration, pet it often, pay attention to it, strive to do the same in all your intimate relationships
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Spay and neuter your pets.
- With so many pets in need of adoption, there is no reason to have your pets reproduce. Low cost spay and neuter clinics are available.
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Understand the importance of regular pet grooming.
- Professional grooming keeps your pet clean and happy.
Regular brushing and combing helps maintain a groomed pet and
is a great way to spend quality time with pets.
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Use a hemp dog collar for your dog.
- It's important to reduce all beef industry by-products such as leather products like dog collars. Nylon or other plastic
alternatives are polluting when created and they don't
biodegrade. Hemp is the only way to go. It is very tough and it
biodegrades.
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Use hemp leashes.
- Use hemp leashes as an alternative to leather or nylon leashes. Leather is an animal by-product and nylon does not biodegrade. Hemp and other natural-fiber leashes are durable, functional, and biodegradable. In addition they look great.
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Use non-toxic pet shampoo.
- Don’t use toxic substances to keep your pet clean and flea-free. There are ample non-toxic herbal soaps containing tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, and citrus oils. Your pet deserves a non-toxic shampoo.
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Vaccinate your pet(s).
- Vaccinate all of your pets. If money is a concern, there are many low-cost and even free vaccination clinics available.
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Walk your dog
- Dogs need lots of exercise and socialization to be happy and healthy.
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Wash your dog (and other pets) in a tub.
- Use a tub when washing your dog or other pets. Using the outside hose alone to wash animals wastes water. Using a tub, whether the bathtub inside, or a portable tub outside, ensures that you make the most of the water needed to get your pet clean.
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