Bizz and Emma chat about our pets and how we can still become less while being loving, doting owners.

Things we talk about:

• Grooming is important for health and reducing hair
• Dog toys are consumable items
  • Try getting second-hand stuffed animals (if your dog destroys these, only allow supervised play. You don't want them swallowing the stuffing or eyes)
  • Real tennis balls are bad for dogs' teeth
  • Buy quality and/or natural materials - Check out:
    • West Paw Design (Durable, recycled rubber)
    • Honest Pet Products (Natural materials)
    • Kong (Durable natural rubber)
    • Harry Barker (Recycled and/or sustainable materials)
    • Beco Pets (Natural rubber, recycled cotton)
• Cats generally don't need you to buy them toys. Find things around the house that might otherwise be thrown away.
• Dog clothing:
  • For warmth, try finding used, otherwise buy sustainable and/or good quality that will last.
  • For fun, the same, but remember to minimize the demand for new production.
• And that's all we had time for! Join us next week for Part 2!

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