PINEHURST, N.C., June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Assisi Animal Health is the creator of the Assisi LoopTM, a non-pharmaceutical and anti-inflammatory device (NPAID). The Loop is a PEMF therapy for feline pets that can help treat pain and heal chronic wounds.
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Assisi Animal Health keeps pet owners up to date on the latest veterinary news and science. A new Swedish study links flame retardants to a common feline health problem: hyperthyroidism. Assisi Animal Health investigates these findings and explains the dangers of standard flame retardants.
Manufacturers use flame retardants in most products. These chemicals resist fire and prevent flames from igniting and spreading. Unfortunately, they are more toxic than effective and pervade most household items, including curtains, carpets, couches and upholstered furniture.
TB 117 is an ineffective standard of flammability that has been used for decades, and while California is the only state that legally requires furniture manufacturers to meet it, TB 117 is now the default standard for all furniture sold in the United States. A recent study revealed that most American couches contain a minimum of one flame retardant, regardless of whether they contain a TB 117 label.
Flame retardants reduce the risk of fires, but evidence proves that these chemicals burn rapidly in the heat of a powerful flame, and they release toxic chemicals into the air. Opponents advocate for a ban on flame retardants because of their harmful effects on the environment and humans, particularly young children and infants.
Swedish researchers recently discovered that felines with hyperthyroidism have high levels of flame retardants in their blood, and these findings suggest a potential link. The journal Environmental Science & Technology recently published the results of this study.
Hyperthyroidism is extremely common among felines, typically affecting more than 10 percent of senior cats at any given time. It causes symptoms such as hyperactivity, weight loss, vomiting, aggression and behavioral problems.
Flame retardants are in every piece of plastic and furniture currently on the market. These chemicals build up in dust, and as a result, they end up in your cat’s fur. The researchers explain that when cats lick their coat during grooming, they ingest these dangerous chemicals.
The study involved testing blood samples from 60 domestic cats, 23 with healthy thyroid function and 37 with hyperthyroidism. Those with hyperthyroidism had significantly higher levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, a type of flame retardant. While these findings are not evidence that PBDEs cause feline hyperthyroidism, they indicate a potential link that cat owners should keep in mind.
Assisi Animal Health’s clinical solutions complete the Circle of CareTM the collaboration of veterinarians and owners in animal health and healing. Our company helps veterinary professionals and owners improve the quality of life for companion animals using the Assisi Loop, the non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical healing device that is based on the same FDA-cleared technology used on humans. The device uses low-level pulses of electromagnetic energy to reduce pain and swelling, and to enhance recovery.
The Assisi Loop. Proven Science. Positive Results.TM
For more information, visit our website: www.assisianimalhealth.com
Media Contact:Kaysie Dannemiller, Assisi Animal Health, 1-866-830-7342, kaysie.dannemiller@assisianimalhealth.com
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