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From: Rod on 17 Apr 2008 15:44
I found the following article. I don't know how well regarded the
Environmental Working Group are, but the story is at the very least
interesting.

A couple of quotes:

"Endocrine (hormone) system toxins raise particular concerns for cats,
since they include the thyroid toxins and fire retardants called PBDEs.
Thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism) is a leading cause of illness in older
cats."

"Fire retardants in bedding, house dust, and food. Dog samples contained
19 different fire retardant chemicals known as PBDEs, or polybrominated
diphenyl ethers, of 46 chemicals tested. Compared to people, levels were
very elevated for highly brominated forms of these chemicals, with 5
compounds that are octaBDEs, nonaBDEs, and decaBDE found at levels
higher than between 97 and 99 percent of people tested nationally,
ranging up to 17 times the average amounts in people. PBDEs disrupt the
normal functioning of thyroid hormones and pose risks to the brain
during development. For dogs, potential sources of exposure include foam
furniture and bedding manufactured before 2005, contaminated air and
house dust, and food contaminated with PBDEs that pollute the
environment, especially seafood."

High Levels of Toxic Industrial Chemicals Contaminate Cats And Dogs

<http://www.ewg.org/reports/pets>

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
<www.thyromind.info> <www.thyroiduk.org> <www.altsupportthyroid.org>
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