Nobody likes fleas–dogs, cats or humans–but if you turn to common flea collars to solve the problem you’re putting your pets, yourself and your children at risk. These collars expose you to carcinogens at levels 1000 times greater than the EPA’s acceptable limit for children and 500 times the limit for adults. That’s not something to take lightly.

Now the Natural Resources Defense Council is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to remove propoxur and tetrachlorvinphos (both of which pose serious cancer and neurological risks) from pet products after releasing a study that found high levels of both toxic chemicals on pet fur after wearing ordinary pet collars. In the meantime, stop using flea collars and start relying on flea-fighting alternatives. These eco products can keep the buggers at bay, too.

Combing: You can help reduce fleas by combing your pet’s fur regularly. Bamboo Care’s cat grooming set comes with a palm-sized flea comb that’ll help you remove fleas and their eggs. If you find fleas in the comb, drown them in soap and water.  Click here to read more

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Furry, adorable little Fido couldn’t be making much of an impact on the environment could he? Well, dog fanatics might not want to think about all the plastic doggy poo bags going in the garbage, heavy dog food that’s getting shipped at a high carbon cost (and it often has lots of additives) and dog toys made of plastic. But a few smart eco products can help reduce your pup’s carbon pawprint.

Choose a leash that’s made from eco-friendly materials like a hemp Planet Dog leash. Hemp has a short growth cycle of only 100-120 days, which means it’s highly renewable and can be harvested more often than traditional fibers. Play fetch with West Paw Designs’ Hurley, a non-toxic, latex-free, recyclable bone that was manufactured with virtually zero waste. And reward your pooch with a 100% Certified Organic biscuit treat from Wagatha’s.

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