Today more and more people are conscious about recycling and doing their part to save the planet for future generations. They look for recycled products and safer alternatives in everyday consumer goods such as cleaning products, paper products, and other household supplies. An option that some may not have considered is eco friendly pet products. This is an alternative to keep in mind when shopping for pet beds and other pet needs.
There are some manufacturers of pet products that use eco friendly materials, but West Paw Designs in Montana, USA, uses IntelliLoft Fiber Fill in the pet beds, dog toys, and cat toys they manufacture. What is Intelliloft? It is made exclusively for West Paw Design and it is created from 100% recycled PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottles.
The process is:
Post consumer recycled bottles are used.
The labels and caps are removed and then the bottles are cleaned and disinfected.
The plastic bottles are chopped up into flakes, melted, liquefied, and re-engineered into soft Intelliloft fibers.
This very soft, fluffy material is used in manufacturing pet beds and pet toys by West Paw Design. By using this process, West Paw has diverted over 4 million plastic bottles from land fills. Not only are these products eco friendly, the recycled materials used create a pet bed that is durable, soft, comfortable, and high quality. In addition, the pet beds are not only machine washable, they wash very well, getting rid of unwelcome pet odors.
To insure the safety of their products for you and your pet, West Paw Design uses a third party international testing organization, Oko-Tex Association, which was founded in 1992 by the Austrian Textile Research Institute and the German Hohenstein Research Institutes. They test every element to prove the safety of their pet products. This means the products are free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers. All of this is good news for both your pet and the environment.
By purchasing a dog bed or cat bed that utilizes this eco friendly material, you are helping to keep some of the plastic bottles out of our land fills. Choosing pet products with eco friendly materials really can make a difference, and you don’t have to compromise the style, quality, or durability that is so important to your pet’s comfort. After all, your pet is your best friend and you want them to have a comfortable pet bed to rest on. Both you and your pet can sleep better knowing their bed is eco friendly and safe.
PetBedsPlusMore.com cares about the environment and providing pets with high quality durable pet products by West Paw Design. Visit www.petbedsplusmore.com and view our many dog beds and cat beds manufactured by West Paw Design that come in many different styles, colors, and sizes to choose from.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Funniest Cat Videos
Need a good laugh? Click below and watch these crazy cats!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUNmLuNdiL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUNmLuNdiL8
Sunday, March 13, 2011
The Benefits and Advantages of Owning a Dog
It is estimated that nearly half of US households have a dog living under their roof. The reason for their popularity is because your dog is always there waiting for you when you get home, with their tails wagging, jumping up and down, and they are genuinely glad to see you. They are loyal, provide unconditional love and affection, and protect you and your family. They are your best friends, and just seeing them can improve your mental wellness considerably, especially after a hard day at work. Who knew your pet can help you have a better life!
Research from many different sources have shown that dog owners live healthier, happier, and fuller lives than people who do not own dogs. Your pet can help extend your life, improve your stress level, and decrease the number of visits to the doctor. It has been established that dog owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than people who do not own dogs. It is therapeutic to dog owners just by petting or talking to their pet.
Dog owners can improve their cardiovascular health by walking or running with their dog. Since you have to take your dog out anyway, you are having at least a good walk or run, which in turn leads to your better health. Some dog owners have even stopped smoking because they are worried the second hand smoke will effect their pet’s health, which in turn helps their own health.
Dogs also give their owners a purpose in life. This is particularly true of older dog owners. They know their pets are depending on them to feed them, walk them, groom them, and let them outside. Just knowing they are needed by their best buddy give them a stronger will to live. Dogs also offer friendship and affection, and just knowing they are there keeps their owner from being lonesome. It has also been proven dog owners have a better survival rate from a serious illness, just knowing they have to survive to take care of their beloved pet.
Children that grow up in a household that has dogs are less likely to develop allergies to animals. Another benefit is children are less likely to develop asthma symptoms than children living in non-pet households. Just by caring for a dog helps children have higher self esteem and compassion as they grow up.
Some dog owners receive great joy from pampering their pets by buying them special treats, dog toys, dog clothes, a dog bed, and other dog accessories. They are a member of the family and their owners want them to be happy, and this, in turn, makes the owner happy, too.
There are many advantages to owning a dog, not only by improving your health and life, they can bring you great joy and happiness as an added benefit. Just by owning a dog, your quality of life can be greatly enhanced!
Research from many different sources have shown that dog owners live healthier, happier, and fuller lives than people who do not own dogs. Your pet can help extend your life, improve your stress level, and decrease the number of visits to the doctor. It has been established that dog owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than people who do not own dogs. It is therapeutic to dog owners just by petting or talking to their pet.
Dog owners can improve their cardiovascular health by walking or running with their dog. Since you have to take your dog out anyway, you are having at least a good walk or run, which in turn leads to your better health. Some dog owners have even stopped smoking because they are worried the second hand smoke will effect their pet’s health, which in turn helps their own health.
Dogs also give their owners a purpose in life. This is particularly true of older dog owners. They know their pets are depending on them to feed them, walk them, groom them, and let them outside. Just knowing they are needed by their best buddy give them a stronger will to live. Dogs also offer friendship and affection, and just knowing they are there keeps their owner from being lonesome. It has also been proven dog owners have a better survival rate from a serious illness, just knowing they have to survive to take care of their beloved pet.
Children that grow up in a household that has dogs are less likely to develop allergies to animals. Another benefit is children are less likely to develop asthma symptoms than children living in non-pet households. Just by caring for a dog helps children have higher self esteem and compassion as they grow up.
Some dog owners receive great joy from pampering their pets by buying them special treats, dog toys, dog clothes, a dog bed, and other dog accessories. They are a member of the family and their owners want them to be happy, and this, in turn, makes the owner happy, too.
There are many advantages to owning a dog, not only by improving your health and life, they can bring you great joy and happiness as an added benefit. Just by owning a dog, your quality of life can be greatly enhanced!
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Odd Animal Couple
Watch the below video. It is about a dog and an elephant, named Tara and Bella, that are best friends. It's a great story!
Click here:
http://youtu.be/cBtFTF2ii7U
Click here:
http://youtu.be/cBtFTF2ii7U
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