Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?

Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? | Care2 Causes

care2.com 05 Dec '12, 9pm

Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?

A new study from Texas Tech University has found that plastic toys, such as bumper toys used for training, may be exposing our dogs to harmful chemicals including bisphenol-A (BPA) and phtalates, which could pose a health risk. Philip Smith, co-author of the study and a toxicologist at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech, became curious about how these toys may be affecting his own dogs. “Some of the dogs are exposed to plastic bumpers from the time they are born until the day they die. We all want our pets to be healthy, Smith told Environmental Health News. The researchers, led by Kimberly Wooten, studied how much BPA and phtalates leached from orange and white plastic bumper toys into dishes filled with artificial dog saliva and compared both those that were left outside to those that were subjected to simulated chewing. Since simulated chewin...

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@happypawspetexp » 11 Dec '12, 9pm
RT @WhenDogsTalk: Although plastic toys seem like tons of fun for your dog, they can be more harmful than you may realize. [link]
@MegCote » 10 Dec '12, 11pm
No plastic for my pooch! RT @westpawdesign: Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link]
@minamaya13 » 08 Dec '12, 5pm
Plastic Toys hurting our Pets? Especially bumper toys used to train dogs could be exposing them to harmful chemicals [link]
@Walker3Larry » 08 Dec '12, 5am
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@paulosisinno » 07 Dec '12, 12pm
O perigo dos brinquedos de plástico para os bichos (especialmente cães). Alerta importante no texto a seguir (em... [link]
@SmartBedz » 07 Dec '12, 8am
Are plastic toys hurting our pets? [link] Why not stick to environmentally friendly cardboard solutions? [link]
@DogDenver » 07 Dec '12, 3am
Thanks Zoey Says Stick It To Canine Cancer for sharing this information about the potential harm of giving... [link]
@AngelaDFlowers » 06 Dec '12, 6pm
RT @KIPPSI1: Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link]
@ladybug_manda » 06 Dec '12, 6pm
I'd say it's safer not to buy any plastic toys for our pets: [link]
@Katbeloo » 06 Dec '12, 5pm
“@Zoocritter: Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link]” Plastics will eventually kill us all... #plantsandanimals
@Paws4Patrick » 06 Dec '12, 5pm
Be aware that chewing on plastics releases chemicals as the plastic breaks down. Perhaps those toys made in China... [link]
@mena2507 » 06 Dec '12, 5pm
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@docleslie » 06 Dec '12, 5pm
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link] #environment #toxins
@MyRivendell » 06 Dec '12, 4pm
Read this before you buy your fur-babies their presents this year -->Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link]
@WildReikiShaman » 06 Dec '12, 4pm
Are your dog's toys made from plastic? Then you need to read this article:... [link]
@Bigdog327 » 06 Dec '12, 4pm
Beware of what you buy, if you love your pet! Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link]
@Labavenger » 06 Dec '12, 3pm
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link] Pls RT
@charlee_ms » 06 Dec '12, 2pm
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link] I changed my babies food bowls to stainless yrs ago & threw away all plastic toys
@pattycakeps » 06 Dec '12, 2pm
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@Aromesse » 06 Dec '12, 1pm
READ THIS - if you are thinking of buying toys for your precious friend this Christmas :( [link]
@greenbellyfit » 06 Dec '12, 12pm
Just like with your child buy BPA free chew toys :) [link]
@junefit » 06 Dec '12, 12pm
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets? [link] I don't recommend plastic toys, especially to puppies
@socialanimalz » 06 Dec '12, 12am
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?: However, no one is sure whether these substances pose a health risk to pets ... [link]
@makeusstrong » 05 Dec '12, 9pm
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?: Plastic toys may be exposing our dogs to harmful chemicals including bisphen... [link]
@JoanneRighetti » 06 Dec '12, 2am
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@petduah » 06 Dec '12, 12am
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?: However, no one is sure whether these substances pose a health risk to pets ... [link]
@kwasidua » 06 Dec '12, 12am
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?: However, no one is sure whether these substances pose a health risk to pets ... [link]
@kwasiduah » 06 Dec '12, 12am
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?: However, no one is sure whether these substances pose a health risk to pets ... [link]
@petduah » 06 Dec '12, 12am
Are Plastic Toys Hurting Our Pets?: However, no one is sure whether these substances pose a health risk to pets ... [link]
@AnimalAbusers » 05 Dec '12, 9pm
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