Alarming Medical Study On Cats And Dogs
By Alexandre Carst
23:26, April 19th 2008
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A recent study made by researchers from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that cats and dogs present a very high level of toxins.
The EWG analyzed blood and urine samples, collected from the Hanover Animal Hospital in Mechanicsville, from 35 dogs and 37 cats. The results showed over 40 different industrial chemicals, including some used in the furniture industry, fabrics and electronics. Large quantities of mercury were also present, most likely due to the fish used in pet food.
All the substances found were in quantities much greater than the ones found in humans. Over the past few years, health problems for animals have increased and the very high rate of cancer in dogs and hyperthyroidism in cats could be linked to the accelerated toxin-growth.
Close to 50 % of all homes in the United States have a cat or a dog. Places with cats or dogs outnumber places with children by an average of 70 %.
One of the conclusions was that the results are not very surprising, as animals live close to floors and sometimes eat off the ground. On the other hand, it should be strongly taken into consideration that small children also tend to stay close to the ground and touch or lick anything found in their proximity.
The news should also concern adults because pets are exposed to these toxins in a similar manner as people – through tap water, pesticide residue, sprayed furniture coatings and by simply breathing the same indoor air pollutants.
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