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according to Organic Pet Digest. Dr. Marc Smith, a veterinar- ian at Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, in Nashville, advises, “Apple cider vinegar is a good source of potassium and has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties to boost the immune system.” A veterinarian trained in traditional Chinese veterinary


medicine can oſt en provide natural treatments and preventa- tives using herbs, essential oils and other natural substances. Find such a practitioner at tcvm.com.


Green Grooming Taking a bath in chemicals seems wrong for both humans and pets. Eco-friendly alternatives are available. “We use shampoos without chemicals, preservatives or phosphates,” says Kim Molnar, owner of Salon Fido LLC, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “It keeps the dog from inhaling or absorbing hazardous chemicals and keeps the same from washing down the drain.”


Natural Nourishment A quality diet is good for the health of pets and the Earth. Many companies use local ingredients, sustainable manufacturing and recyclable packaging. Avoid artifi cial dyes, preservatives, fi llers and chemicals. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention,


an estimated 56 million cats and 50 million dogs in the U.S. were overweight or obese in 2018. Judicious feeding will trim a pet’s waistline and reduce the amount of packaging and bodily waste a pet produces. “You can reduce the number of products you need by shar-


ing your food with pets. Saving whole-food leſt overs reduces waste and helps move pets away from processed food,” says Molnar. “T ere’s so much common sense involved. Feed them food.” Dogs love cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, broccoli and eggs. Cats can have cooked eggs, rice, spinach, pumpkin, salmon and chicken. Be aware of which foods are un- safe for pets. Some examples include onions, chocolate, bones, avocado and grapes.


Pooper Scoopers Poop happens. Clean it up right. Kitty’s litter can be nontoxic and kept fresh with regular scooping. Picking up aſt er the pup keeps green spaces clean and limits excess nutrients going to water- ways. “If your dog is harboring any type of intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms or whipworms, then the eggs of those parasites can be present in poo and spread worms to other dogs and people,” says Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ, in Greeley, Colorado. Dogs and cats may seem to tread lightly on the Earth, but


their carbon footprint can be heavy. Help them get green by evaluating what they consume and getting them in step with Mother Nature.


Julie Peterson writes about wellness and environmental issues. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.


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i, I’m Shortcake, and I’m as sweet as my name.


I’m a friendly and outgoing girl, and I’ll rush to greet you whenever you walk into the room. I’ll make sure you notice me by rubbing up against your legs and meowing my “hello”. It would absolutely make my day if you gave me some head scratches! I have a lot of youthful energy, so I’d love it if we had lots of play sessions, too. Don’t I sound like the perfect mix of fun and snuggly?


To learn more about Shortcake or other pets to adopt, email Adoption@AustinHumaneSociety.org or visit AustinHumane- Society.org. To donate, visit AustinHumaneSociety.org/give.


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