Ditch Your Old Couch for Your Dog’s Sake
Chemical flame retardants used to make pre-2004 furniture and other items have entered the blood stream of dogs, according to a new study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.
The chemicals, which have been linked to environmental and human health effects, are present in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations that are five to 10 times higher than amounts measured in people. Prior research also determined that flame retardants absorb into the bloodstream of cats.
