ASK A SCIENTIST
Do you ever wonder about various aspects of plastics and plastic pollution? Our science director, Trisha Vaidyanathan, Ph.D., is here to shed some light on these questions in her monthly column, “Ask a Scientist.”
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Can plastics impact my dog’s health?
Plastic can harm our own health, but what about our dogs? Just like us, our dogs are exposed to plastic throughout their lives, from their food and toys, to furniture and outdoor pollution. Unfortunately, just like us, plastics — particularly the chemicals within them and the microplastics they create — can pose a threat to our dog’s health.