We all know how dogs especially have such a keen sense of smell. They pick up scents long before we do. Now if they could talk and tell us what it is they are smelling then it might give us a better insight to if they are being exposed to hidden dangers.
Take for example some of the components that carpets are made of. Now we have all experienced the fumes of the newly laid carpet. Recently we have discovered that these may not be so good for us. Not too much of a shock however as we can relate this with the odor.
Now think about some sofas and furniture that was made prior to 2004 and treated with fire retardants. We may vaguely recall a slight odor when we first brought this furniture home, but nothing that we can really remember. Well guess what, here it is 2011 and your pet is still ingesting that chemical. Studies have shown that dogs who sleep on furniture treated with this chemical are showing levels of it in their system higher than what is found in humans. Don't think that you as a human are exempt from this either.
The consequences of this are still unknown. Who wants to wait to find out? Do yourself a favor and keep your pets off your furniture. They really don't need to be there anyway. You will be a much kinder pet owner if you invest in a all natural material bed for your best friend.
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