Pets

Be an Eco-Friendly Fur Parent with these Green Essentials!

by Kevyn Gohu
June 6, 2024

Here are some ways fur parents can stay green and sustainable while caring for their furbabies.

With malls and staycation spots slowly becoming more pet-friendly, many fur parents bring their furbabies out! Doing so decreases separation anxiety in pets and helps them become more sociable when friends and relatives visit our homes. But as on-the-go fur parents, there are certain pet essentials to have for furbabies of all sizes especially when dealing with escalators and elevators which may be stressful for them.

Sustainable pet essentials for every on-the-go fur parent

Big dog breeds like German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and Golden Retrievers love a good run (or walk) during the cooler days. So unless they know how to heel and follow, it’s always good to have a collar, harness (especially for smaller dogs and cats), and a leash. Especially when they’re ready to bolt from the vet — which we know is their most hated place in the world!

Instead of using nylon collars or choke chains, maybe invest in the M-Pet walking set which includes a collar, harness, and leash for our furbabies made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. And after an energizing walk, they’d love some nice cold water from the Wooflask — a handy and reusable water bottle that translates into less plastic waste.

But for long trips, an M-Pet carrier makes sure they’ll feel cozy and secure. After all, the speeding views may be more nauseating to watch for them than it is fun.

Of course, our furbabies might get hungry so keeping treats on hand is a must. Local brand Treatos by Joey has Chicken Jerky in 50-gram packs which we can stash away in our bags so that we can reward them for coming along with us. That way, they’ll be more inclined to come along the next time around!

Reducing our ecological footprint as a fur parent is a must!

When we take on the responsibility of becoming a fur parent, it’s also our job to make sure we live as environment-friendly as possible. Doing so also sometimes saves some money in the long run. Clean meals for our pets and long-lasting sustainable pet essentials also reduce the number of times we have to replace them, allowing us to focus on reciprocating the unconditional love our furbabies have for us.

The best part is, that all these sustainable pet essentials are available under the Green Finds label in Pet Express!