Dogs and cats were contaminated with 48
of 70 chemicals tested, including 43 chemicals at higher levels than those typically found in people, according to our study
of plastics and food packaging chemicals, heavy metals, fire retardants, and
stain - proofing chemicals in
pooled samples
of blood and urine from 20 dogs and 37 cats collected at a Virginia veterinary clinic.
The dogs and cats tested were found to be contaminated with 48
of 70 industrial chemicals tested, including 43 chemicals at levels higher than those typically found in people, according to the study
of plastics and food packaging chemicals, heavy metals, fire retardants, and
stain - proofing chemicals alone (Please NOTE: this test did NOT include cleaning products such as laundry soap, toilet cleaners, floor cleaner, air fresheners, etc.) in
pooled samples
of blood and urine from 20 dogs and 37 cats collected at a Virginia veterinary clinic.