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09/30/2021

Synthetic aromas are largely made up of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which float through the air, are inhaled, and then enter the bloodstream. These highly popular aromatic liquids are actually chemicals, including benzene, lactones and aldehydes, all of which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders, neurological disorders, and/or allergic reactions, including eye, skin and respiratory symptoms.

🐾 Our animals often spend their days stuck inside our homes, unable to get away from these airborne pollutants; if your goal is to remove damaging chemicals from your family’s living environment, the first place to start is by unplugging plug-ins. To learn more about cleaning up your home to improve your furry family’s health, check out our new book The Forever Dog. Available at: www.foreverdog.com

09/24/2021

ARE LAUNDRY CHEMICALS AFFECTING YOUR PETS’ SKIN & HEALTH?

If you wash your pet blankets and beds using popular fabric softeners and dryer sheets, that “just washed” fresh smell comes from chemicals called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that can negatively impact your pets’ health (coughing, rashy, itchy pets, anyone?).

Dr. Anne Steinmann’s UW-Seattle research team found more than 25 VOCs emitted from dryer vents using these products, including well-known respiratory irritants like Acetone, Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, but also Pentane (which causes skin rashes and upset stomach), Ethyl Acetate (on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list; causes anemia, changes in white blood cells and can damage the liver and kidneys), Benzyl Acetate (can be absorbed through the skin and is linked to pancreas problems) and Alpha-terpineol (causes headaches and nervous system disorders).

Our pets can do without having to breathe in these chemical residues or having to lay on them, so here’s our Forever Dog Tip of the day: replace chemical-laden fabric softeners with a non-toxic DIY option!

Recipe: Mix 6 cups white vinegar with 1 cup baking soda, let it fizz. When the fizz stops, pour mixture into a large glass container with a lid. Use 1 cup per load of laundry.

We highlight all of the of home chemical risks that can negatively impact your dog’s health in the The Forever Dog book, available now for pre-order by clicking here: https://foreverdog.com/about/ -window

09/08/2021

What are you doing to purify your drinking water?💧

A new veterinary study looking at carcinogens in dogs’ drinking water 🐾concluded pollutants in tap water increase the risk of certain cancers in dogs, and that filtering tap water could decrease the overall incidence of these cancers. Researchers found dogs with bladder cancer were more likely to live in areas with higher tap water concentrations of total trihalomethane, a reactive byproduct of disinfection chemicals, especially chlorination, used in municipal tap water.

So the big question is: what are you doing to remove chlorine and other contaminants from your household water?

Chemical-laden 🚱 tap water is just one of the quiet, common household pollutants millions of families are exposed on a daily basis, unless we do something to fix the situation. In our upcoming book, The Forever Dog, we cover all of the top household environmental risks you should be aware of, including the section titled “How Bad is Your Water?💧”. Chlorine is just one of the many contaminants that may be found in your water supply.

If you receive your water from a public water supply, we recommend you research the quality of your water by accessing your community’s Annual Quality Report. Check the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) report “What’s On Tap?”, and ask your water utility (the company that bills you monthly) for a copy of its annual water quality report. This report will list the detected contaminants, the potential source(s) of those contaminants, and the levels at which those contaminants were present in the water supply. Using this information, you’ll be able to choose the correct filter for your family’s drinking water.

Choose the filter technology that best suits your circumstances and budget: whole-house carbon; individual carbon filters on water spigots and portable pitchers, refrigerator filters; reverse osmosis filters in the kitchen, there are many to choose from. Choose a filter system that addresses the contaminants in your area, as each type of filter has its strengths and limitations, and one type does not accomplish all goals.

P.S. - Already pre-ordered the book? We know you have questions about what to do right now, so we’ve created some early learning opportunities to answer some of your most burning questions before the book comes out.

And starting this week, claim your VIP ticket to our private, LIVE Forever Dog Learning Labs! These free Masterclasses are the perfect opportunities to learn more about what you can be doing to increase your dog’s health span and lifespan right now. More details later this week! Pre-order The Forever Dog book here: www.ForeverDog.com/about

09/08/2021

NEW LONGEVITY RESEARCH SAYS BLUEBERRIES🫐 ARE ONE OF THE MOST BENEFICIAL DOG TREATS YOU CAN EVER FEED YOUR PET!

These little blue bombshells quench free radicals and protect against oxidative damage🧬, not to mention they’re loaded with longevity-promoting biomolecules, making them one of our top recommendations you can share from your refrigerator right now! (Buy spray-free). 🐾

Whether loading them up in your treat pouch fresh or offering them frozen when they aren't in season, blueberries are one the best anti-aging treats in the world! 🫐⚡️

There are dozens of other fresh and easy Grab-n-Go longevity treat suggestions (backed by a ton of science) in our upcoming The Forever Dog Book, but don’t want to wait to learn more? Join us this Sunday for "The Forever Dog Learning Lab" Live event! Reserve your spot here: https://foreverdog.com/learning-lab/

05/21/2021

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02/27/2021

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11/16/2020

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05/10/2020

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02/02/2020

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02/02/2020

2020 Puppy Bowl 😍

It's a new year, which means it's time for a new Puppy Bowl. Keep reading to see the pictures of the adorable dogs competing for a chance at gold this year.

02/01/2020

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01/23/2020

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01/22/2020

7 Surprising Reasons Why Dog Socialization Is Important

Good dog owners know that a healthy diet, exercise and lots of love are crucial to the wellness of their pets. However, there's one important thing to remember when caring for your pup, make sure you're socializing them properly.You may think this isn't a big deal, but poorly socialized dogs are ris...

01/21/2020

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