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How Air Quality Impacts Pet Health: What New Research Says
Air quality has long been associated with health risks for humans, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) linked to respiratory, cardiovascular, and even cognitive issues. However, there has been less attention to the effects of air pollution on our pets—until now....
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Top 5 Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: The Best Companions for Allergy Sufferers
Have you found yourself wanting a dog but can’t seem to stop sneezing when you’re around them? You’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, as much as 10-20% of people in the US are allergic to dogs...
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Most homes have a distinctive smell but because it’s yours, you probably won’t notice it. Are you ‘nose blind’? Litter trays, animal beds, the trash bin, your fridge.… There’s a long list of things that can cause a stink in...
Tomorrow is World COPD Day. A day to raise awareness on COPD and help others learn to live with the disease. COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the name given to a group of diseases that affects lung function...
Is the classroom making your child sick?
As the new school year gets underway, now seems like a good time to talk about the importance of clean air in the classroom. How does it affect a child’s performance? Their attendance records? And their overall school experience? Children...
Watch out for air pollutants in your bedroom
We recently published an article on the importance of sleep and how so many of us are not getting the quality sleep we need. There are many factors that can influence sleep. Our diet, screen time and stress all have...
Just like humans, our feline friends can suffer from asthma too. And just like us, feline asthma occurs when cats are exposed to allergens in the environment, causing swelling, irritation and constriction of the airways. Cats generally develop asthma at...
Air pollution is dangerous for our pets too
There is a lot of information on poor indoor air quality and how it affects our health and the health of our families. But have you stopped to consider what poor indoor air quality could be doing to your pets?...
Early Exposure to Animals May Reduce the Risk of Asthma
Have you been debating if you should get a dog? We all know they take up a huge amount of time and energy. Or maybe potential damage to your home (or shoe collection) is deterring you from picking up a...
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