Dogs exposed to household chemicals more likely to get cancer, study finds
Markers of bladder cancer found in canines with higher levels of exposure to chemicals such as flame retardants
Dogs with higher levels of exposure to chemicals in common household products are more likely to have bladder cancer, new research suggests, and that may also have implications for humans who live in the same homes and have genetic similarities to their pets.
Duke University researchers affixed silicone devices that collected chemicals for five days on more than 100 dogs’ collars. The peer-reviewed paper targeted 120 chemicals, and found about 40 in at least half the pets, but the volume and number of chemicals dramatically increased in warmer areas.
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