Sustainability and ecology are increasing topics of interest. And since many of these people live at home with a cat, it's time to take a look at how you can practice a sustainable way of life in pet care.
To my delight, more and more of us are interested in a sustainable way of life. We try to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, whether it's our trash, the amount of CO2 produced, or even just trying not to trample on flowers during a walk. Everyone has different priorities and boundaries, but we all share a commitment and desire to make a change, or perhaps just responsibility for our behavior and respect for nature. This led me to list ways of applying sustainability in cat care. Perhaps this will help some people to make a change.
We can't turn our cats vegetarian, even though there are such foods on the market. Cats were always carnivores, and a plant diet would not give them everything they need. It's therefore primarily important to use natural materials. The most used consumer good in cat care is certainly litter. Fortunately, there is an ecological version made of 100% natural materials that is completely biodegradable. And you don't have to worry about it not working as well as conventional litter. It absorbs odors and moisture very well. It can also easily be flushed into the toilet or even composted after use.
Cardboard scratchers and beds are also available. They not only have an interesting design, they serve their purpose and then you can recycle them. You can also find felted beds and caves. Some brands only use recycled materials or leftover textiles for the production of fabric beds. Some cats (like mine), however, have a very refined ecological sense, and therefore despise any kind of bed. Instead, they prefer a laundry basket, a stack of clothes in a closet, a cardboard box, or a paper bag from shopping.
We can also think about our choice of scratchers and furniture. An all-wood scratcher will cost several times more than a plush one, but it will last several times longer. Plush is also quite hard to clean. The material is not even very resistant to cat claws, and it is also a great breeding ground for mites and bacteria. On the other hand, a wooden scratcher made from a trunk or solid wood will ensure a long service life, easy maintenance and greater satisfaction of your cat. The same is true of furniture - wooden houses, lounges and rest areas. Do not be discouraged by the higher purchase price, their durability will return your investment.
We can also choose natural materials for cat toys. It's best to avoid plastic cat bowls. Do you have any other ideas how to conserve nature when taking care of our four-legged companion? I would appreciate more tips so I can also take it a step further.
This summer, same as last year, favoured domestic travels thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while for holidays abroad pet owners arranged dog sitting, here in Czech they learnt to take them along. This group of dog owners was targeted by...
Crates or transport boxes provide your pet with safety and comfort not only during car journeys. You can see them more and more often in households with dogs. What can be the reasons for buying a crate for a dog living in a flat? What doesn't belong...
Recent estimates indicate that every third dog in the world is homeless. Some estimates go even further and state that it's half of all dogs. It is a relatively high number but the situation varies in different continents. This is one of the reasons...
The world of technology does not forget pets and their care. Now, developers have come up with a new app that will help you recognize your cat’s mood.
Many of us are under the influence of the need to fulfill a dream of getting an unconventional pet, which the minipig certainly is. This trend has been present in the Czech Republic for about ten years. But don’t be fooled by those cute snouts, taking...
Pseudogravidity, also known as false pregnancy. The condition in which the female dog’s body is preparing for giving birth, even though the dog is not pregnant. False pregnancy occurs after heat and can last up to several months. What causes it, how...
Summer is a time of joy. The warm weather encourages trips and having fun in the water. However, summer may not be as great for our dogs as it may seem. We fur may sometimes do more harm than good. How to take care of wet fur and how to prevent any...
Cats scratch, everybody knows that. But have you ever wondered why that is? If you have a feline companion at home, you might have thought it would be a good idea to break her habit of scratching. Especially if your cat has ruined your furniture with...
Some love it, some hardly tolerate it. We are, of course, talking about summer and the hot weather that comes with it. Hot weather can become rather unpleasant for our canine companions. While cats usually tolerate heat without any major problems,...
Pet owners know that summer doesn't only bring warmth, sunshine and late sunsets. It's also the time of ticks, who know how to torment our four-legged friends. Unfortunately, it's very difficult, or even almost impossible, to prevent our pet from...
The summer season calls for hair cuts. And not only yours but also your pets'. But a shorter coat doesn't always mean lower body temperature. On the contrary, sometimes it could be the other way round. How and when to clip our four-legged friends'...
The fact that our mental well-being benefits from the presence of animals - namely dogs - has been mentioned here several times. Canis therapy is a highly effective therapeutic process where, to a certain degree, a dog interacts with a patient or...
