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Candice Batista is a green lifestyle expert and

journalist and is the host and producer of Pet Central

on The Pet Network. www.candicebatista.com

start. Vacuum as often as you can and

vacuum everywhere and everything -

the vacuum bag in another bag and toss

and use it on your pet daily along withenzyme shampoos (fennel, rue, and

rosemary can also work and all you haveto do is rub it into the coat). Putting

eucalyptus seeds and leaves on your cator dog's beds will help too. In the end,

its a good idea to talk to your vet aboutalternatives. If you must use pesticides,

go with a topical, spot-on treatmentrather than sprays, powders, or collars.

Not all plastic is created equal andsince pets put pretty much anything

and everything in their mouths, itsimportant that their toys are as toxic-free

as possible. SmartyKat and Pooch Planetare green and a whole bunch of fun (www.worldwise.com). Another good choice is

Kong, who offers a durable rubber line ofcat, bird, and dog toys. Check out Kong

Time, a fun way for Fido to work fortreats (www.kongcompany.com). Simply

Fido is a super cute choice for toys thatare made from organic materials and

are toxic-free ().When your pet is looking to catch

a few winks, remember that somemattresses contain formaldehyde and

other toxic chemicals that can affecttheir health. When it comes to their

beds, the more eco-friendly, the better.Old blankets and towels are a good green

choice, but if you want something a littlefancier, check out Everyday Studios. They

make eco-fabulous dog and cat furniture(www.everydaystudios.com). Greener Pup

(www.greenerpup.com) dog beds are also a

plastic bottles, and are hypoallergenicand insect-resistant. Best of all, 100

Pup goes directly to the Ace of Hearts

Foundation. Get green today and helpyour pets live healthier, happier lives!

"Conventionalflea products

are basically

chemical soups.

They may work,

but they also

pollute the air

and water, not

to mention

the toxic

concoction

being absorbed

by poor Fluy

or Fidos skin."