Our Pets and Children in Danger

In a recent letter from Dr. Stephan Chaney of the University of North Carolina I learned that the Environmental Working Group, based in Washington D. C. recently took blood and urine samples from a number of dogs and cats in the Virginia suburbs. The samples were analyzed for 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants. The tests included heavy metals, fire retardants, stain removers, and others. Chemicals that have been in some way linked to cancers, thyroid problems, neurological problems, and other disorders. They discovered high levels of the toxic chemicals in almost every pet tested - often at a 5 - 23 fold higher level than found in humans.

The red flags should be flying high now. Who else in our homes spends time close to the floor like our pets? I am talking about the floor we clean with toxic chemicals on a frequent basis. Additionally, I know that there are many chemicals that as the fumes come off they are heavier than air and head down instead of up. So, now we more or less have a toxic soup in our homes for our beloved pets and children to innocently breathe in as they romp and play.

Its time to take action, and think about how we can correct this problem. Why take chances with the people and pets that we love and care for? The easiest thing to do...change to non-toxic, non-polluting, environmentally safe cleaning products. High quality products like Shaklee's Get Clean products are not only safe, but they are also highly concentrated and save you tons of money. Clean up the air in your home now. Help make your immediate environment a better place, and know that your children and pets will be much better off and be assured of a much healthier life.