Author: Katherine McMahon

A new study published in Chemosphere discovered that dog toys can release BPA, potentially posing a health threat to dogs. In other words: Some popular dog toys release BPA when chewed or sucked on. BPA can migrate into dogs’ saliva, where it can affect gene expression and harm dogs’ health. The authors also found that BPA may promote the formation of fat cells in dogs, which may increase their risk for obesity. Key quotes: “Our findings suggest that companion dogs are at risk of exposure to BPA, which may contribute to obesity in dogs. Therefore, implementing precautionary measures is very…