Many people are aware of the impact their lifestyle has on the environment. However, many may be surprised at how much it can have an environmental impact. “paw print”Their four-legged relatives are being left behind.

Anthony Zolezzi, author and eco-entrepreneur of “How Dog Food Saved the Earth,”There are many “green”To protect your pet’s health and environment, there are many things you can do in and around the house.

“When it comes to saving our planet, the focus has always been on our own carbon footprint -; but I would challenge you further to look at the carbon “paw print” your family pets are leaving behind, and examine their role in protecting our Earth from excessive pollution,” said Zolezzi.

Zolezzi is a social entrepreneur who promotes green programs and social responsibility. He was instrumental in the creation of Pet Promise, one of the first pet foods to be launched with U.S. source verified meat and poultry.

“When we purchase natural and organic products from family farmers who support sustainable agriculture, we also support a cleaner environment. Our pets can help make a difference when we feed them food products sourced from these same family farms,” said Zolezzi.

Pet Promise helped to eliminate over 88 million antibiotics in the food chain as well as 15 million artificial growth hormones that were fed to cattle through its sale. Zolezzi’s team has supported over 1,500 family farmers in the United States, who are dedicated to humane treatment of their animals and using sustainable and natural ways to protect the environment. You can visit www.zolezzi.com to find out more. www.PetPromiseInc.com.

These tips will help you keep your pet’s environment safe and clean.

* Stay off the lawn. You should keep your pets away from the garden or lawn when applying fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides.

* Don’t clean house and play fetch. You should not allow your pet to clean in the same areas as you. Some cleaners can only cause mild stomach upsets, while others can cause serious burns to the stomach, tongue, and mouth.

* Keep the garage clean. All automotive products, such as oil and gas, should be kept out of reach of pets. One teaspoon of antifreeze can kill a seven-pound kitten, while a quarter cup can kill a 20-pound dog.