Pets are like our family members and their good health is very important to all pet owners. Just as the pollutants in the air affect our health, they can affect our pets too.
57% of dogs exposed to higher pollution levels developed brain diseases and showed signs of neuro(神经)problems. While a more recent study found that cats with breathing problems were more likely to live in households with higher indoor air pollution.
Air purifiers (净化器) have been brought into use in recent years. They work to remove harmful chemicals from the air. But are they safe for pets? How can we ensure that they aren't harming our furry friends?
The physical safety of using a mechanical device around pets is what we have to pay attention to. There is an existing risk of our pet becoming trapped in the electrical wire of our air purifier. Air purifiers are designed to be used in the home around children and their internal mechanisms should also be safe from small tails of our pets and other parts of their bodies.
Whether the air purifier improves or damages the health of our animals is also something we have to consider. The air purifiers are safe for pets, but only if they do not produce any ozone byproduct (臭氧副产品) . We should always stay away from the ones that produce even minimal quantities.
Picking the wrong air purifier type can quickly make things worse for our pets. On the other hand, picking the correct air purifier can lead to a big increase in the quality of life for them.
A. At present many homes are equipped with these useful devices.
B. Before buying an air purifier, we should keep two aspects in mind.
C. Pet owners always pay close attention to the physical health of their pets.
D. Even the smallest pets shouldn't be able to access the insides of air purifiers.
E. This greatly depends on the type of air purifier and air cleaning technology used.
F. So always check the product specifications and try to find a model that does not produce any carbon monoxide.
G. A 2008 study published in Brain and Cognition showed that dogs' brains were negatively affected by the heavy pollution levels.
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