Importance of Lowering Exposure to Toxins

Like humans, dogs need to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals in their daily lives. Unfortunately, the world we live in today is not set up for that, and there are toxins lingering in many products. While children’s products must meet strict federal requirements, there is no oversight of shape, materials, or manufacturing processes for quality or safety of many pet products. Research suggests that many pet products are contaminated with chemicals including phthalates, formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate, and parabens which are linked to cancer, organ damage, infertility, asthma, and more.

Not surprisingly, research suggests pets are contaminated with toxic chemicals at higher rates than humans. Whether it’s chewing their favorite toy, eating scraps off the floor, or grooming themselves, dogs are frequently using their mouths, allowing for easy absorption of toxins. They also don’t (typically) wear clothing or bathe daily, leading to further contamination as their skin is 3x thinner than ours. They’re also more sensitive to chemicals as they’re smaller – like children. While we can’t teach our dogs to stop using their mouths to explore the world or bathe them every day (as that would harm the health of their skin and coat), we can choose better quality products to reduce their exposure to health-harming chemicals.

Pets are suffering from the negative side effects of these toxins. The leading causes of death for dogs today are cancer, cardiac and kidney failure, and autoimmune disease. We've seen a large increase in dogs diagnosed as overweight or obese in the past 10 years, growing to over 50% of all dogs. Research suggests that overweight dogs live up to two and a half years shorter on average and are significantly more likely to develop skin problems, diabetes, thyroid disease, mobility issues, and respiratory conditions.

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