Comments on: 8 Common Household Chemicals Harming your Pets, & their Non-Toxic Alternatives

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:07:00 +0000

I suggest you look up the MSDS of the window cleaner. Try a safer method of roach control such as diatomaceous earth which will not harm your cat.

By: beth

beth — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:46:00 +0000

I use vinegar for pet stains from my rabbit, is this harmful for my cat while it is wet.

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Good point Katy. Thanks for your comment.

By: Katy L.

Katy L. — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:55:00 +0000

Another thing pet owners tend to overlook is the fact that when pets lick their paws, they end up ingesting toxins that they have accumulated by walking around on dirty surfaces/lawns treated with chemicals etc. Furthermore, if you wear street shoes inside, you are exposing your dog to the toxins that you track in on your shoes.

By: Kirsten McCulloch

Kirsten McCulloch — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:17:00 +0000

Excellent article. I’m happy to say we don’t have any of those things around (except a few residual household cleaners, but we are generally using vinegar, bicarb soda, borax etc now), but I am about to buy a new or used desk. Better try to make sure it’s used I guess.

By: Fay

Fay — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:07:00 +0000

Thank you so much for providing this information. I realize in reading this I have been careless in strewing mothballs about. My pets may be effected by this which concerns me far more than moth damage. We stopped using lawn chemicals years ago so our three daschunds can play safely in the yard.

By: Sasha Fisher

Sasha Fisher — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:49:00 +0000

Couldn’t be more correct about household cleaners and their effect on the health of our pets. And while flea shampoos are concerning, regular pet shampoos could be dangerous as well!

By: Bmike678

Bmike678 — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:14:00 +0000

Although I take care of my pet, I will consider the other things that you have mentioned in this post. I love my pet and I will make sure that I will use the alternatives that you have mentioned.Cheers.

By: Silicagal

Silicagal — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:46:00 +0000

all tips and recommendations I have seen and abide by in my “dog friendly” home and yard. Diatomaceous earth (FOOD GRADE only) is very effective and both human and pet friendly – it may take repeated applications (once its wet it cannot do its job) but it does work. Can be found online.
Steam cleaning machines can also be used to clean stubborn areas – without any toxic solutions or chemicals or natural ones either.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:35:00 +0000

Thanks for this…We like to keep our yard and lawn nice for outdoor entertaining, but often wondered if / how the fertilizers and weed treatments impacted our spaniel. We have slowly been switching to more green solutions and will avoid using the ice melt altogether next winter. Our pets enjoy the outdoors, we need to make the yard and garden healthy for them.

By: Lorene

Lorene — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:39:00 +0000

We’ve lost two pets, both spaniels, when they were only three years old. The vet gave no reason but I think it was something in the environment. This article is very informative, thank you!

By: Pins

Pins — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:36:00 +0000

Hey!

I dont use any of them. I think none should use them!

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:38:00 +0000

I love my pet dog and i will get lonely if something happened to him. Thank you sharing this informative post which opens my eyes on what is hash for my pet.

By: Lou Eller

Lou Eller — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:01:00 +0000

I have read about using lemons to make a water for spray on cats/dogs for fleas. Lemons are toxic to cats. I am afraid to use this. Has anyone out there actually used this and how effective is it? I boiled 6 lemon halves, steeped several hours (6-7) then strained and poured into spray bottles. Does the process of boiling/straining the lemons kill the poison? Someone, pls tell me. I have 8 cats and don’t want to hurt any of them. I also have a couple of dogs. Is is safe to use on them? If anyone out there has used this, pls blog back. How effective is this treatment for fleas and how often can it be used? thanks.