Weed killers are commonly used in yards during the spring and summer months to kill weeds and prevent them from growing back. Most often these products are made with toxic compounds and are sprayed with no regard for the negative effects they may have on the health of our animals.
Roundup is one of the most commonly used pesticides that is sold over the counter and used in millions of homes. The primary ingredient in Roundup is a controversial compound called glyphosate, which is a very toxic chemical that in some studies was found to increase the risk of lymphoma cancer in humans by 41 percent. Just think about how toxic this compound can be to our dogs when they are walking around our yards, getting this chemical on their paw pads and licking them!
It is extremely important to purchase only pet-friendly herbicides and pesticides when spraying these products in your yard. Only organic and pet-safe weed killer should be used if you want to keep your dogs and animals safe from ingesting harmful toxins that can potentially cause cancer and other bodily harm.
There are much safer options for weed killers, like the one shown above, which contain all natural and organic ingredients and other ingredients that are generally recognized as safe by the FDA. Products like this use organic vinegar as the main ingredient and are safe for dogs and other animals, and most importantly contain NO glyphosate, phosphate, or any other toxic chemicals that can harm your dogs. Please stay far away from Roundup or any weed killers that contain glyphosate or do not specifically state that they are pet-safe!
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