Pet Gear - Outdoor Dog Boots

*Buddy's Blog! Your guide to the latest in eco-friendly pet items, trends, tips and reviews - as dug up by your friendly Weimaraner, Buddy...& typed by his trusty human!*

After we featured RuffWear's eco-friendly doggie jackets...how could we skip on the boots*? It's important to protect those paws from sharp debris or rugged trails!

Your pup will quickly adjust to these flexible, fitted boots in sizes XXS - XXL.

My "sister" Lily loves to wear her RuffWear boots while hiking on outdoor adventures! While hiking near Paulina Lake, RuffWear boots protected Lily's paws against sharp "obsidian", which is as sharp as glass!

Lily is a 75 lbs. Lab / Rott. mix and wears a size "L" RuffWear boot. Lily also has her own RuffWear backpack too! When we all go camping - Lily is in charge of carrying her own food & EcoDog treats!

*Though the boots aren't part of the eco-friendly line, RuffWear produces a great line of durable, outdoor pet great and offers eco-safe selections as well!

EcoDog loves anything eco-safe and earth-friendly! Keep up the good work, RuffWear! :)

Gourmet Treat GiveAway!

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EcoDog is giving away a "baker's 1/2 dozen" (7) of Gourmet-Style Big Bones!
EcoDog specialty treats are handmade with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Perfect for treats or training rewards! Organic and natural ingredients, never any bi-products or preservatives!

Gourmet-Style Big Bones are large biscuit-style treats made with unbleached whole wheat flour, organic/antibiotic-free chicken, organic applesauce, free-range eggs, organic sunflower seeds, organic flax seed, bee pollen, locally-produced honey and other natural flavorings.
Show your special friend how much you love them with tasty treats from EcoDog!

Mandatory Entry:

*To enter the giveaway, simply answer our poll - then post your answer! :)

(Remember to add your contact info.! Contest ends 3/31/10 at midnight PST. Winner will be chosen at random on 4/1/10.)

For extra entries:

*Blog about this giveaway! (Then come back & post the link.)

*Tweet this giveaway! (& post the link.)

*Become a follower of EcoDog! (& then post that you did!)

*Become a follower of Buddy's Blog! (& then post that you did!)

Good Luck! Check back on 4/1/10 to see who won & enter the next giveaway! :)

Eco-Friendly Pet Jacket by Ruff Wear

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Spring is on its way and its time to get ready for your spring/summer outings! :) Pets can be ready-to-go with eco-chic style in this earth-friendly dog jacket!

Live on the West Coast? Reduce your carbon pawprint by buying a great, local product - Ruff Wear was founded in Bend, OR! Originally started by one person with a mission, Ruff Wear strives to "build innovative gear for Dogs on the Go."

Rainy Weather?

Choose the K9 OverCoat -

This durable pet jacket is a great option for gearing up & hitting the outdoors! An eco-friendly option because of its recycled fleece liner, covered with a recycled polyester shell.

Hot Weather?

Check out the Swamp Cooler-

Another option by RuffWear - you can soak this dog jacket in cool water, wring out, then strap on your pooch for hours of cooling relief. The layers of fabric work to exchange the heat with a cooling relief for your dog!

RuffWear offers sizes for dogs of all breeds and sizes - XXS thru XL.

Ruff Wear is a style Buddy is happy to sport!

*As a 75 lbs "Weimie", I would most likely be a size L. And my fav. color as always, GREEN! :)

*Buddy's sister, Lily, already owns a blue RuffWear pet backpack as well as RuffWear boots, of course! Gotta protect the paws!

Eco-Safe Pet Food Dishes

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With all the recent scandals in plastic / metal containers and safety issues - you want to be sure your pets food dishes are both eco-friendly and safe!

*Certain types of plastic containers can leek a chemical called, BPA, into your food/water.

*Aluminum or metal containers often leech harmful chemicals into your food/water as well, even if they claim to have a protective "liner."

One affordable and eco-friendly option comes from a surprising source - bamboo! This simple, cream-colored dish matches any decor and is great both food or water.

The eco-friendly bamboo is a durable material and this bowl is both microwave & diswasher safe! *Another eco-safe perk, it's biodegradable! *How cool!*

Find the 6" at online shops like, Petco, for around $6.

(Yes, they have an option for your feline friends too - Check out the eco-safe cat bowls in the same, earth-friendly bamboo.)

Organic Pet Food Options

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Eating right is always important! ...And eating is always on my mind, that's for sure! When it comes to a growing pup or

maintaining a balanced body - organic can be a great way to go!

One option of organic pet food I've researched is made by Newmans Own. They seem to have lots of great reviews and promote organic.

*USDA Organic - 95%

Organic Grain Free

*No artificial colors/flavors/preservatives

*Hormone/antibiotic/pesticide/herbicide/chemical free

It is available in both dry and canned varieties. ~Visit their official website to find a store near you that sells Newmans Own Organic Dog Food.

*Did you know...the Newmans Own donates profits from products to their Newmans Foundation - since

1982, Paul Newman has donated over $200 million to various charities and organizations.

Whichever food you choose, try and remember to choose an eco-friendly option! Also, remember to recycle the bag if possible! :)

*Looking for a tasty, organic treat option?

EcoDog hand-makes healthy, natural and organic dog treats. EcoDog uses high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best, tastiest treat you pup is sure to love!! :)

*Check out the "Taste Testimonial" section for recommendations from a few furry friends that love EcoDog treats!

SuperStar GiveAway Winner!

Congrats to our latest GiveAway winner!

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Our lucky winner will receive an 8 oz. pkg. of our handmade, SuperStar training treats!

Thanks again to all who entered!

Check back again soon for another EcoDog treat giveaway!

Health Benefits of Eggs

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Eggs! What a delicious and essential ingredient! EcoDog recently featured a blog full of nutritional information and benefits of this great, natural ingredient!

Visit the EcoDog blog for more great facts!

EcoDog uses locally-produced eggs first - always choosing free-range and antibiotic/hormone-free eggs. We love to use the freshest ingredients to make tasty treats and support local farms first! :)

EcoDog treats promote energy, immunitity and growth! Visit our online shop 24/7 at: ecodog.etsy.com

Naturally Nutritional - Sunflower Seeds!

I love the tasty, handmade *goodness* of EcoDog organic and natural pet treats!

Their {Classic Crunch} treats feature high-quality, fresh ingredients including: unbleached / US grown whole wheat flour, free range eggs, locally produced honey, natural flax seeds and sunflower seeds!

Classic Crunch treats give that satisfying *crunch* without falling apart in your owners pocket!

My owner loves to feed me EcoDog treats because you can trust the quality and taste the rich, fresh ingredients! I always come running when I smell an EcoDog treat, fresh from the jar!! :)

Sunflower seeds pack all sorts of nutritional goodness inside of a tiny kernel! EcoDog recently featured a blog of all the great health benefits of Sunflower Seeds! Visit the full EcoDog blog for more details of this vitamin-rich ingredient!

To view the full, tasty selection of EcoDog treats - shop Online 24/7 at ecodog.etsy.com

Healing Stone Pet Massage

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Everyone loves a good massage - even dogs! Treat your pup to a Healing Stone Pet Massage and your dog will enjoy the proven benefits of massage!

*Increased energy

*Uplifted mood

*Muscle relaxation

*Pet-Human Bonding

*Anxiety Relief

This kit includes : Two chrysanthemum massages stones, specifically chosen for healing qualities, as well as an instruction/education booklet.

*For extra "alignment", consider ordering the Dog Chakra Healing Stones - this unique kit include a series of stones for balancing the 7 energy, or, chakra, centers.

FYI-10% of proceeds from Stone Healing will be donated towards the Human Society and also cancer research.

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Recycle Ball!

A follow-up to the earlier blog about Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff balls...

Not only is every Orbee-Tuff ball a great, eco-friendly pet toy option - but this "Recycle" Orbee-Tuff ball has a great message too!

You can find a sea of promising reviews - & only 1 suggestion, buy 2 - your dogs are going to love this toy so much!

*Durable

*Eco-Safe

What a perfect toy for an eco-friendly pup like me? :) "Reduce. Reuse. Rewoof."

Way to go, again, Planet Dog!

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball

*Buddy's Blog! Your guide to the latest in eco-friendly pet items, trends, tips and reviews - as dug up by your friendly Weimaraner, Buddy...& typed by his trusty human!*

OMG - Can we say - obsessed? I'm in love with the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball!

Love to take it to the park and show off my eco-friendly style or just push it around at home! :) They even have a double-ball or one with a rope built in! A great, durable option for any pooch!

*Recyclable, non-toxic, buoyant, bouncy & minty!
*Two color options: blue/green; orange/glow-in-the-dark

FYI-Not only is Planet Dog eco-conscious, they donate 2% of all purchases to their flagship foundation, which re-distributes donations to non-profit animal organizations nationwide.

SuperStar Training Treat GiveAway!

*Buddy's Blog! Your guide to the latest in eco-friendly pet items, trends, tips and reviews - as dug up by your friendly Weimaraner, Buddy...& typed by his trusty human!*

Eco Dog is giving away an 8 oz. package of SuperStar Training Bites!

EcoDog specialty treats are handmade with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Perfect for treats or training rewards! Organic and natural ingredients, never any bi-products or preservatives!

SuperStar Peanut Crunch Training Bites are made with unbleached, US-grown whole wheat flour; free-range eggs; organic chicken; applesauce; peanut butter; bee pollen; locally-produced honey and other natural flavorings.

Show your special friend how much you love them with tasty treats from EcoDog!

Mandatory Entry:
*To enter the giveaway, simply answer our poll - then post your answer! :)


(Remember to add your contact info.! Contest ends 3/12/10 at midnight PST. Winner will be chosen at random on 3/13/10.)


For extra entries:


*Blog about this giveaway! (Then come back & post the link.)


*Tweet this giveaway! (& post the link.)


*Become a follower of Eco Dog! (& then post that you did!)

*Become a follower of Buddy's Blog! (& then post that you did!)


Good Luck! Check back on 3/13/10 to see who won & enter the next giveaway! :)

Eco-Friendly Handmade Leashes

*Buddy's Blog! Your guide to the latest in eco-friendly pet items, trends, tips and reviews - as dug up by your friendly Weimaraner, Buddy...& typed by his trusty human!*

Eco-Friendly Handmade Leashes by Annies SweatShop!

Another great handmade and eco-friendly pet item from Etsy member, Annies SweatShop!

I love green and blue and this "Show Off" leash and I would be happy to show if off! :) The handsome striped material is made from renewable, strong cotton webbing and is secured with a refurbished fastener.

~Don't forget the matching collar!!~

-> Besides selling on Etsy, this Ontario-crafter has a great full-feature site : http://www.anniessweatshop.com

There you can view Annies full collection of low-impact, environmentally friendly pet products. Practical products - great prices - adorable photos!

*Awesome work! Keep up the creative crafting, Annie!* :)

Classic Crunch GiveAway Winner

Thank you to all you entered our last giveaway for an 8 oz. Classic Crunch dog treat package!

Congrats to the winner.....Jae!

Be sure to check back again soon for another great free giveaway from EcoDog!

EcoDog makes healthy, handmade dog treats with high-quality ingredients. It's important to support local, sustainable practices and EcoDog products do that while promoting energy, immunity and growth!

Visit EcoDog's Etsy shop online 24/7 at ecodog.etsy.com

Eco-Friendly Bamboo Dog Towel

*Buddy's Blog! Your guide to the latest in eco-friendly pet items, trends, tips and reviews - as dug up by your friendly Weimaraner, Buddy...& typed by his trusty human!*

Whether its after a bath, coming inside from the rain or drying off after a dip in the river-a towel can often come in handy when you own a day! It's great to have eco-friendly options down to the little thins & towels are no exception!

Primrose Pup makes a package with a luxurious & durable pet towel with an eco-friendly fiber - bamboo! Bamboo is soft, absorbant & hypoallergenic. The towels are 100% re-usable, washable & about 4x as absorbant as cotton!

This fun package includes a drying towel, "pup powder", & jeweled dog charm. *The blue set matches my eyes! :) How cute! I wonder if it's as soft as me...?