Greener Gifts for Dogs This Holiday
From eco-friendly accessories to plant-based treats to a renewable-wood turntable toy, there are plenty of sustainable holiday gifting options for dog lovers this year.
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Pet care may not be the first area that comes to mind when thinking about how to live a more eco-friendly life, but it does have its issues (think: meat-centric diets and plastic toys). Thankfully, many brandsopens in a new tab have answered the ecological call and begun to offer alternatives. Changes such as these can make a real difference, helping to lower our overall carbon, ahem, paw print. It further represents a budding cultural shift — now more than ever, people want to leave the planet healthier than they inherited it and consumers are actively seeking out brands that reassure them they’re on the same page! So, whether you’re an eco-conscious gift giver or buying for someone dedicated to a sustainable lifestyle, you’re sure to find the perfect present below.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
These oven-baked bites contain all the protein, vitamins, and healthy fiber a dog could ask for, while being made of entirely plant-based ingredients. They’re sourced only from sustainable and organic farms so you can buy with confidence.
With filler made from 100% post-consumer, certified-safe recycled plastic bottles, this comfy bed will help both you and your pup rest easy.
A reference to saving a tree might be too on the nose, but given each Woolie toy features low-impact dyes and non-toxic materials, it is fitting.
Made with high-quality sustainable ingredients, these treats are rewarding for both dogs and their eco-conscious owners.
An eco-friendly spin on one of your dog’s favorites is always a good idea.
Handmade in Montana, stuffed with eco-friendly materials, cute, and a little creepy — what more could you ask for this time of year?
Often dream of your dog DJing your own house party? Just me? Regardless, help them realize their banger-creating potential with this spinning nosework dog toy, crafted from sustainable, non-toxic wood.
One of the worst habits for the environment: single-use plastics, like traditional poop bags. One of the best habits for the environment: composting. These biodegradable bags skirt the former while supporting the latter.
Made from fully consumable and premium-grade elk antler, this unique rope toy will see dogs making noises that rival its sourceopens in a new tab.
Some dogs need to take their vitaminsopens in a new tab just like we do. This supplement provides a sustainably made formula of Omega-3s, probiotics, and essential vitamins that’ll help improve the overall well-being of your dog.
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog. These cricket-protein treats will be as much of a revelation for your dog as learning Elvis essentially stole all his musicopens in a new tab was for you.
100% natural and compostable, this dual-sided brush is perfect for both long and short-haired pups.
Sean Zucker
Sean Zucker is a writer whose work has been featured in Points In Case, The Daily Drunk, Posty, and WellWell. He has an adopted Pit Bull named Banshee whose work has been featured on the kitchen floor and whose behavioral issues rival his own.
