A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found that pets absorb even more environmental contaminates than humans do. So if you're serious about Fido's health, follow these tips to keep him cool, comfy and chemical-free all year long.

Don't drag your dog to just any pug-scrubber. Green dog salons and even (arf!) pooch-pampering spas are springing up all over the country. Check out the Holistic Hound in Berkeley, Calif., D Is for Doggy in New York or The Dogromat in Los Angeles for all-natural grooming and self-service sinks. Or wash your lucky dog at home with organic products like the Dirty Dog line, which is free of parabens, sulfates and pthalates.

Nobody likes fleas, but fighting them with harsh chemicals may not make your mutt happy-or healthy- in the long run. Opt for all-natural pest powders, sprays and remedies like the Play Dead Herbal Collar at The Only Natural Pet Store.

What kind of kibble does your hound nibble? Lots of dog food is made with ingredients deemed unfit for human consumption, and for good reason. (Read the Animal Protection Institute's "What's Really in Pet Food?" for more information.) Certified organic pet foods like those by Natura and Onesta Organics are all-natural and free of by-products.

Healthy treats for a good pooch! Duck into a cool, friendly dog bakery and treat your terrier to a healthy snack. Buttercup's Paw-tisserie in Brooklyn offers special palm tree- and flamingo-shaped handmade dog treats for the end of Summer.