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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Here’s an interesting article. </span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Tina <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>From: Dogs Naturally Magazine Sent: Tuesday, <br>>September 01, 2015 10:02 AM Subject: Itchy dog? <br>The Top Ten Chemicals That Worsen Canine Itch</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>By Merry Richon Dogs <br>>Naturally Magazine</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Chronic itch scrapes and <br>>scratches, hot spots, reddened areas and other <br>>areas of inflammation is just as serious a <br>>probblem among dogs as it is among humans. While <br>>dogs’ skin conditions differ somewhat from <br>>human skin issues, there’s one thing we have <br>>in common … … the environronmental chemicals <br>>that aggravate that itching sensation. The Top <br>>Ten Chemicals That Worsen Canine Itch Many <br>>common household chemicals can worsen canine <br>>itch. So to make life easier (and safer) for <br>>your dog, here are the ten most dangerous and <br>>common products you should try to eliminate from <br>>your dog’s environment to prevent not only <br>>skin irritation but other chronic health issues <br>>and, in some cases, death. 1. Bleach Most forms <br>>of bleach contain sodium hypochlorite, which can <br>>harm or irritate a dog’s skin or paws. Prevent <br>>exposure to bleach, particularly on floors and <br>>surfaces where your dog often walks or runs, by <br>>rinsing these areas with clean water before you <br>>let your dog enter your kitchen, garage, laundry <br>>room, bathroom and other parts of your home. 2. <br>>Anti-Flea Sprays, Creams and Collars Some flea <br>>control products contain ingredients such as <br>>limonene, pyrethrin and pyrethroids (an <br>>artificial version of pyrethrin). These <br>>chemicals, including those derived from citrus <br>>oils, can induce an itching sensation and <br>>breathing difficulties. 3. Motor Oil If your <br>>dog is at your side in the garage while you work <br>>on your car or use motor oil (which often spills <br>>or leaks from a faulty engine), that substance <br>>is a carcinogen that can cause permanent damage <br>>to a dog’s skin. 4. Lawn Products A yard can <br>>be a dog’s source of recreation and relaxation <br>>or it can be a hazardous site because of lawn <br>>fertilizers and herbicides. These products can <br>>irritate your dog’s paws, skin and nose, <br>>increasing the risk of long-term damage. 5. <br>>Drain Cleaners and Plumbing Solvents These <br>>products, which are available in most <br>>supermarkets and drug stores, contain sulfuric <br>>acid and lye. Contact with either ingredient can <br>>burn a dog’s skin and cause blindness. 6. Oven <br>>Cleaners Another series of household items that <br>>can produce chemical burns because of active <br>>ingredients like sodium hydroxide and potassium <br>>hydroxide. 7. Laundry Detergent The dyes, <br>>chemicals and perfumes in most brands of laundry <br>>detergent can induce allergies and itching in <br>>dogs and humans alike. 8. De-Icing Salts If you <br>>live in a region where winter is a euphemism for <br>>large accumulations of ice and snow, be aware of <br>>de-icing salts (to clear roads and driveways). <br>>They can burn or crack a dog’s skin <br>>(specifically the pads on their paws), leading <br>>to infections and inflammation. 9. Windshield <br>>Wiper Fluid Again, if you work on your car in <br>>your garage or driveway, the slightest amount of <br>>spillage of this fluid (which contains methanol <br>>and isopropyl) can permanently harm a dog’s <br>>skin and could have lethal consequences. <br>>10. Food Allergies If your dog suffers from <br>>chronic itch that tends to worsen after meals, <br>>food may be the culprit. Try switching to whole <br>>foods, preferably a raw diet, and monitor any <br>>changes (for better or worse) over the course of <br>>one to two weeks. This List Is Just The <br>>Beginning It’s really simple, stop using <br>>harmful chemicals on your lawn and floors. Look <br>>for natural and organic products free of toxic <br>>ingredients. And when it comes to your dog’s <br>>food If you think what he’s eating is <br>>making him itchy, you might be right. Switching <br>>him to a different food could be the answer and <br>>why not try feeding him real food? Knowing what <br>>your dog is built to eat is a great place to <br>>start. And if you’re looking for more answers, <br>>try contacting your vet. To find a holistic or <br>>homeopathic vet to help you identify the <br>>underlying causes of your dog’s itchiness, <br>>visit ahvma.org</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>theavh.org</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>pivh.org</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://www.greenpathtowellness.com/">http://www.greenpathtowellness.com/</a><br>Author of Dear Suzie, Rivers Of Light and Annie's Journal<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <br>The Seeing Eye<br>Independence with Dignity since 1929<br><br> <br>If you need to contact one of the list owners for <br>> questions or assistance, please use the following email address: <a href="mailto:seeing-eye+owner@googlegroups.com">seeing-eye+owner@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>--- <br>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Seeing Eye Discussions" group.<br>To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seeing-eye+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seeing-eye+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>To post to this group, send email to <a href="mailto:seeing-eye@googlegroups.com">seeing-eye@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seeing-eye/9C2B704BD7DA4200A99F6A67A5FEB4FB%40GraceHP?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seeing-eye/9C2B704BD7DA4200A99F6A67A5FEB4FB%40GraceHP</a>.<br>For more options, visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/optout">https://groups.google.com/d/optout</a>.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>