More natural tips for your shopping list:

• Waste. Instead of picking up after your pooch with a plastic bag, seek out earth-friendly, biodegradable options that won’t pile up in the local landfill.
  
  
• Healthy liver. Protect your pet’s liver naturally by adding milk thistle seeds or foods rich in probiotics, such as yogurt to his food.
  
  
• Rest. If Fido’s had an especially exciting or anxious day, help him relax with lavender. Put a few drops of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball, and place under his bed.
  
  
• Bad breath. Remove odorcausing plaque by providing something for your pet to chew, such as raw carrots or a rope toy.