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Post by ZandraJoi on May 13, 2022 10:38:14 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/05/13/toxic-exposure.aspx Story at-a-glance A recent study used silicone tags (for dogs) and wristbands (for owners) to monitor everyday chemical exposures over a five-day period Analysis of the silicone monitoring devices revealed high correlations between exposure levels for owners and their pets to pesticides, flame retardants, and phthalates; urinalysis also revealed the presence of organophosphate esters (found in some flame retardants) Dogs provide valuable insights as sentinels for exposure-related human disease for several reasons, one of which is that the effects of exposure (disease) appear much more quickly in dogs (one or two years) than humans There are several toxic compounds in the environment that interfere with the function of endocrine system glands and hormones; as a pet parent, it’s important to be aware of environmental toxins and take steps to prevent or limit your animal companion’s exposure My notes: It's one thing when humans choose to ingest & use toxins, it's another when the pet doesn't have a choice. Be mindful of what you use in your home not only for yourself but for your furbabies.
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Post by Bob on May 13, 2022 18:26:40 GMT -5
Yeah, we need to reduce the chemical exposure for us humans and for our pets.
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