Exposure to toxic off-gassing is something we have all experienced; you’ll notice it when you open a new product or walk into a newly carpeted room. Off-gassing is often associated with the smell of newness such as that new car smell, memory foam or fresh paint.
What you’re smelling are gases known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Chemical compounds like acetone, formaldehyde, ozone and others, used in the manufacturing process, are absorbed into foam and porous materials and create a gas when released. The gases become more significant in closed environments, where air is stagnant or recirculated as well as in warm spaces where the air heats up.
Is off-gassing dangerous?
Noxious chemicals can linger for days or years, are notorious for causing irritation and allergic reactions and have been associated with severe health conditions after prolonged exposure in humans. In dogs, the gases have been shown to have developmental, reproductive and neurological effects together with rashes, hives and respiratory problems such as coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing – nothing that any canine friend should experience. This is more severe in pups who are still growing with brains still developing or your old dog who is probably already vulnerable and suffering the symptoms of advanced dog-years.
Are dogs more at risk?
Dogs are renowned for their extremely strong sense of smell, which is why top dogs are employed with government detection agencies. Some dogs can signal disease by recognising minute changes in a person’s odour. The canine olfactory system is believed to be 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than that of an average human and can detect one drop of liquid in 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools according to studies by USA’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Pets are smaller, closer to the ground, floors and restricted spaces and they spend lots of time on their bed – on average, 12 hours a day, more so with pups or older canines. This means it’s vital for the health of your dog to thoroughly investigate the materials used in your furry friend’s bed. Check the VOCs as formaldehyde, benzene, arsenic or polyisocyanates are just a few of the harmful substances found in memory foam.
Unfortunately many dog beds today are still manufactured with foam or foam moulding technology
Airiness and breathability make for a happy hound’s sweet doggy dreams.
As dog lovers, we take pet safety as seriously as pet comfort, Poppy’s Pet Bed didn’t want any toxic fumes near you or your dog, which is why we steered right away from polymer mouldings or anything that might emit harmful chemicals or gasses that could be damaging to you, the environment or your dog’s health. Also we have ensured there is nothing that can be swallowed, chewed, pinch or poke.
At microCloud we developed premium fibre-fill for our mattress toppers and that was our inspiration for your Poppy’s Pet Bed.
We chose Japara cotton as well as terry-cloth and a waterproof lining instead of the cheap polyester alternatives.
Your pooch is the judge of the quality of our beds; it is who we designed for and who inspired us.
That is why we are committed to quality fabric and craftsmanship that translates into the sleep, health and wellbeing for you, your pup and your family.
With the health and wellness of your pet as our guiding principle, it became important to develop a dog bed with materials that would be considerate of your hounds – as well as your household humans.
Intrinsic to the concept of Poppy’s Pet Bed is the health and wellness of your pet, ensuring you can rest easy knowing their pup is safe and well cared for, pampered and comfortable.
All components are 100 per cent recyclable and were selected to ensure the least possible impact on the environment.
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