Toxic Pets
So you have a routine for your furry friends, you walk them; de-flee them, worm them and you give them a bath. You're a good owner, you're doing all the right things, but have you ever stopped to think what may be in these things? Just like us humans our furry friends are developing more and more allergies, they are being presented to the Vet with more and more skin conditions. Most of which may be entirely avoidable.
We will start with the one thing many of us may think is totally unavoidable. Flee treatments; collars, sprays and topical ointments - all of which can all too often contain dangerous pesticides which can all too easily rub off onto us humans causing a nasty reaction. A much safer and all together as effective option is to use an oral treatment, many brush this off as being 'old school' when in-fact it is as effective. Wash all bedding with VERY hot soapy water and vacuum regularly. Job DONE!
Dog shampoo is another culprit, hidden in its vanilla aroma hides some petroleum-based ingredient's, which is a well-known irritant, they can create rashes and over a longer period of time, if over used have been linked to cancer. Over the years these nasty toxins will be absorbed into pooches skin (and yours!) The alternative? Simply use a biodegradable shampoo; these are free from colorants, scent and preservatives. Who wants a Vanilla scented Pooch anyway!?
Now for the Felines of the species. The main culprit? Cat litter! Yep, the humble square box in the corner of the room can contain many allergy inducing ingredients. The one to avoid is clay based clumping cat litter, this tends to contain sodium betonite, the tiny dust particles can cause respiratory and digestive problems in our feline friends. A much better option is to simply do it yourself with either shredded newspaper or reclaimed wood chips. Want to avoid the inevitable smell? All you need do is sprinkle a tiny bit of baking soda at the bottom of the litter box, smell - gone!
So...now you know, many of those innocent looking pet products can cause some serious issues for your furry friend. Do it yourself, save a packet and avoid the allergies!
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