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According to a UCLA researcher in a paper published by PLOS, dogs and cats produce the equivalent of 13.6 million cars, or 64 million tons of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide warms the atmosphere, which causes climate change.
How is this eco-friendly? Adopting a pet means giving a home to an animal already looking for a home, as opposed to one that has yet to be born.
Just like a new baby, pets need some gear too. Here you will find just a few essential pet products made in the USA for when your new pet joins your family.
1. Pet Food Bowls
Bringing home your new addition entails some planning. A food bowl and water bowl are necessary.
Basis Pet also offers a stand (pictured above, bottom right) for their dog and cat bowls.
Dylan and Rainey offer the collapsible dog bowl, (pictured above, top right) which can be taken on hikes, walks or trips.
2. Pet Carrier
When bringing home a new pet, a pet carrier will keep your pet safe on the ride home.
Make sure to take your time inviting the pet into the carrier. This ensures that your pet associates the carrier with a safe place and does not try to scratch their way out.
PetMate's Sky Kennel is made from eco-friendly plastic and includes clip-on bowls. Many dogs are trained using their sense of smell, so having some food in the carrier will also comfort your pet.
3. Pet Collar
A collar is a must for your pet. The collar is necessary for the leash, the ID tag, the rabies vaccination tag, and the license. Again, introduce it carefully so your pet stays calm when introducing the collar.
Buttonsmith's collar is 100% manufactured in the USA - Redmond, Washington. The Duraflex acetal buckles are used by the US military.
4. Pet Bed
Just like humans, pets need their own beds. It creates a safe space of their own, and also encourages them to sleep through the night. Beds also support pet joints.
Cats like to hide or be up high, so putting the bed up in a cat tree or wall-mounted perch would be ideal. This also creates a place cats in which to keep their toys.
Both Big Barker and The Cat Ball® make their respective beds in Washington.
5. Litter Box
A litter box is essential when bringing home a new pet, such as a kitten, ferret, puppy or rabbit. This litter box has a step entrance that helps keep the litter contained when your kitty cat steps out of the dome. Speaking of the dome, it helps pets feel safe because they are covered and private.
PetMate makes products that are eco-friendly, sustainable, and recyclable.
Conclusion
Finding eco-friendly pet products made in the USA may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.
☝How will YOU be part of the change?
Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!
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