So, what is Tree Hugging Pets, you might ask? This website is your one-stop source for all "green, natural, eco-friendly" pet products, including food, treats, toys, beds and more.

When my 10 year old cat Stormy (pictured left) started to get sick in May 2008, I started doing research online about pet foods and treats that we give our furry family members every day. I was horrified to find out what was in most of the regular name brand foods that are sold at the local grocery store. But it

Choosing a healthy food for your dog doesn't have to be difficult and time consuming.

Armed with a few key pieces of information, you can provide your pup with healthy food that is good for them. They'll thank you for it and you'll feel good about feeding it to them.

5 Tips for Choosing Healthy Dog Food

• Meat meal protein should be included in the first 5 ingredients
• Look for a food that has veggies and fruits and grains
• Say NO to by-products
• Skip food that has fillers like corn or

I just found Molly Mutt Dog Duvet Covers. What a simple, unique, creative and eco-friendly idea.

Re-use
Having two dogs I know how expensive dog beds are. And how easily they get dirty. And how quickly I have to wash them in order to get them back in position for Dewey and Frosty or our sleep number will turn into their heavenly oasis.

However, it doesn't have to be that way. Recover your existing dog bed with a new duvet cover. Or better yet, create a brand new dog bag by filling the

As you know, a good high quality healthy diet is the foundation for our own good health. Well the same holds true for those little furries running around your house. A lot of what you will find at Wal-Mart and *fill-in local grocery store here* are pet products that are filled with preservatives, toxins, chemicals and by-products. These things can all be detrimental to the health of your loved one. To me, that's alarming!

I love my pets. And I want them to be around for a long time.