Oh no!
According to a new study, chemical flame retardants used to make pre-2004 furniture and other items can enter the blood stream of dogs.
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.
Even though they’ve been around for quite awhile, we don’t know too much about these compounds’ toxicological effects on humans or animals.
You might wanna save for new furniture – for your dog’s sake.
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