Pets can unknowingly carry toxins into — and throughout — your home.

🐾 Common pet-related exposure issues:

• Flea and tick treatments (collars, spot-on products, dips) contain neurotoxic pesticides that can rub off onto skin, furniture, and bedding.
• Scented shampoos and grooming products often contain synthetic fragrance and preservatives.
• Tracking in toxins from lawns or sidewalks: pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, and mold spores.

✅ Healthier pet care options:

• Use veterinarian-approved natural flea/tick prevention (e.g. Wondercide, Cedarcide — essential oil-based but verify pet safety).
• Wipe paws with a damp cloth or unscented baby wipe after outdoor walks.
• Bathe with unscented, non-toxic pet shampoos (e.g., Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe, Vermont Soap Pet Shampoo).
• Keep bedding and pet gear washed regularly with fragrance-free, hypoallergenic detergent.

Pets are part of the family — but they need a low-toxin environment, too. Their exposures often mirror ours, and in small animals, even trace chemicals can accumulate rapidly.