Most pet parents don't think about the harmful chemicals in the household products they buy. But the hard fact is so many of those products can pose a real cancer hazard to our pets. Here are just a few examples: Bleach, detergents, wall/floor/toilet bowl cleaners Rust removers, metal polish, drain cleaners Ammonia, oven cleaners, furniture polish, floor wax Lawn, garden, automotive products Bedding, resting mats What's the answer? Commitment, commitment, commitment. You have to show a commitment as strong as your love for your pet by eliminating as many of these potential cancer sources as possible: It also means reading labels. Really reading them and buying only products that use non-toxic plant, fruit or vegetable oils. Advanced technology has enabled companies to develop products that work as well as more traditional products, but are safer for you, your pets and our planet. For example choose: Products with grain alcohol instead of toxic butyl cellosolve Plant-based cleaners and detergents using corn, palm kernel, or coconut oil instead of petroleum Fragrance-free products because the “fragrance” components (phthalates) have been linked to animal cancer in lab testing Plant-based disinfectants based on eucalyptus, rosemary, or sage rather than tricoslan – white wine vinegar is excellent for bathrooms and kitchens		Household and Environmental biokleenhome.com seventhgeneration.com shaklee.com ecover.com methodhome.com mrsmeyers.com citra-solv.com ecos.com sunandearth.com simplegreen.com Online Stores grist.org greenchoices.org