http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-pets-guide.html Ah, the pitter patter of four-legged feet as your green pets whip through your living room at overclocked speeds or uproot your prize gladiolas with manic fervor. But Snookiepuss and Mrs. Fluffypants are practically family, right? So why should they settle for anything less than top drawer when their health and wellbeing are at stake? Throw the planet a bone while you’re at it; we’ve got the goods on how to reduce your pets’ carbon paw prints—without making your wallet roll over and play dead. Ah, the pitter patter of four-legged feet as your green pets whip through your living room at overclocked speeds or uproot your prize gladiolas with manic fervor. But Snookiepuss and Mrs. Fluffypants are practically family, right? So why should they settle for anything less than top drawer when their health and wellbeing are at stake? Throw the planet a bone while you’re at it; we’ve got the goods on how to reduce your pets’ carbon paw prints—without making your wallet roll over and play dead. Animals Cats Dogs Green Family Green Pets Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:01:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-pets-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/daily-diy-pet-collar.html Green your pet in style--while keeping him safe when he's off-leash--with this homemade collar manufactured from household materials. Green your pet in style--while keeping him safe when he's off-leash--with this homemade collar manufactured from household materials. Animals Cats Dogs Green Pets Organic Pet Supplies Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/daily-diy-pet-collar.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-floors-pets.html Ed Begley, Jr., answers viewer questions about green options for cat care, eco-friendly flooring, and sustainable wood floors. Ed Begley, Jr., answers viewer questions about green options for cat care, eco-friendly flooring, and sustainable wood floors. Ask Ed Forum Cats Green Celebrities Green Community Green Home Green Pets Home Energy Use Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-floors-pets.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/save-cheetah.html Like most big cats, cheetahs are in big trouble. A 2008 United Nations report blamed habitat loss and degradation, urban development, and hunting for the sad reality that current cheetah population levels stand at 10% of their historic highs. At the beginning of the 20th century, perhaps as many as hundreds of thousands of cheetahs lived throughout most of Africa, western Asia, and India. Like most big cats, cheetahs are in big trouble. A 2008 United Nations report blamed habitat loss and degradation, urban development, and hunting for the sad reality that current cheetah population levels stand at 10% of their historic highs. At the beginning of the 20th century, perhaps as many as hundreds of thousands of cheetahs lived throughout most of Africa, western Asia, and India. Animals Cats Endangered Species Nature Take Action Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:02:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/save-cheetah.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/peta-petitions-kitten-torture.html Dissecting frogs back in high school was bad enough. But fuzzy wuzzy cute and cuddly kittens?! Help put an end to it with PETA’s simple click and send petition! Dissecting frogs back in high school was bad enough. But fuzzy wuzzy cute and cuddly kittens?! Help put an end to it with PETA’s simple click and send petition! Animals Cats Colleges Dogs Health Schools Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:01:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/peta-petitions-kitten-torture.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/save-jaguars.html A jaguar—its habitat vanishing thanks to the "progress" of Homo sapiens - creeps onto a farm in Costa Rica. It kills and eats a calf to survive. Humans are united in outrage. The "pest" is hunted down, shot without either contemplation or penalty. A jaguar—its habitat vanishing thanks to the "progress" of Homo sapiens - creeps onto a farm in Costa Rica. It kills and eats a calf to survive. Humans are united in outrage. The "pest" is hunted down, shot without either contemplation or penalty. Cats Endangered Species Take Action Vegetarian Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:36:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/save-jaguars.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/consumption-tiger-save-bengal.html India is home to 1/3 of the world’s remaining Bengal tigers, 1,411 cats in all. It’s estimated that the population of tigers was 100,000 at the turn of the century, so the population has declined by about 99 percent during that time. Out of the few remaining cats, a recent count found that 18 were missing, murdered by poachers according to a story in National Geographic's Adventure magazine. With so few remaining, 18 is an enormous issue. India is home to 1/3 of the world’s remaining Bengal tigers, 1,411 cats in all. It’s estimated that the population of tigers was 100,000 at the turn of the century, so the population has declined by about 99 percent during that time. Out of the few remaining cats, a recent count found that 18 were missing, murdered by poachers according to a story in National Geographic's Adventure magazine. With so few remaining, 18 is an enormous issue. Animals Cats Consumption Endangered Species Take Action Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/consumption-tiger-save-bengal.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/manage-ticks-environmental-toxins.html I grew up in the middle of the woods. In fact, when we came home from playing outside we had our nightly tick checks and so did our dogs. That's a good thing too because ticks were no small issue. I remember distinctly when I would come across the white bubbles filled with the blood of my innocent puppy, appropriately named a bubble tick. But managing these little blood suckers is no small feat because traditional tick products can be dangerous and it can be difficult to discern whether the tick or the product used to treat it is worse. I grew up in the middle of the woods. In fact, when we came home from playing outside we had our nightly tick checks and so did our dogs. That's a good thing too because ticks were no small issue. I remember distinctly when I would come across the white bubbles filled with the blood of my innocent puppy, appropriately named a bubble tick. But managing these little blood suckers is no small feat because traditional tick products can be dangerous and it can be difficult to discern whether the tick or the product used to treat it is worse. Animals Cats Dogs Green Pets Insects Outdoors Pesticides Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/manage-ticks-environmental-toxins.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reuse-newspapers-cat-litter.html Want to go green in the kitty litter department? You can purchase eco-friendly cat litter or recycle plastic kitty litter containers. But you can do one better. Skip the purchasing and packaging: make your own cat litter. This is a great way to keep your litter eco-friendly and reuse old newspapers. Want to go green in the kitty litter department? You can purchase eco-friendly cat litter or recycle plastic kitty litter containers. But you can do one better. Skip the purchasing and packaging: make your own cat litter. This is a great way to keep your litter eco-friendly and reuse old newspapers. Cats Do It Yourself Green Pets Newspapers Paper Reuse Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT Stephanie Sharpe http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reuse-newspapers-cat-litter.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reuse-kitty-litter-containers.html I've been collecting kitty litter containers lately. For what reason, I wasn't sure. I just know that yes, they can be recycled but they are so strong and sturdy, they seem perfect for reuse. They seem perfect for storing just about anything in. I found my answers on Thriftyfun.com where readers posted their favorite reuse for litter containers. Below are some of my favorite reuses for litter containers. I've been collecting kitty litter containers lately. For what reason, I wasn't sure. I just know that yes, they can be recycled but they are so strong and sturdy, they seem perfect for reuse. They seem perfect for storing just about anything in. I found my answers on Thriftyfun.com where readers posted their favorite reuse for litter containers. Below are some of my favorite reuses for litter containers. Cats Green Home Green Pets Reduce Reuse Recycle Reuse Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT Stephanie Sharpe http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reuse-kitty-litter-containers.html