{"id":12265,"date":"2018-02-04T12:54:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-04T17:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=12265"},"modified":"2022-06-29T13:27:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T17:27:37","slug":"mold-can-make-pets-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/mold-can-make-pets-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"How mold can make pets sick plus how to protect them"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to dealing with mold, our ss' health may not be the first thing on our mind. However, because we consider our pet's as family members, it's worth an ounce of prevention. Unfortunately, many people do not realize mold can make pets sick.<\/p>\n

The worst kind of mold is “black mold” or Stachybotrys Chartarum, and is in part responsible for headaches and respiratory problems in exposed persons. Sometimes mold exposure can even cause chest pain. Pets can also be physically affected by mold.<\/p>\n

Black mold grows well on porous surfaces like drywall, wood, grains, straw, and paper. A leaky roof, damp crawl space or basement, a humid bathroom, are all places where black mold may be prolific.<\/p>\n

That is because black mold grows in areas around the home where humidity exists, so it is essential to protect our entire family. Including our pets<\/em>. Where you find condensation, damp walls, or poorly ventilated bathroom you might discover black mold.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Mold can make pets sick when they inadvertently lick or inhale mold spores. Exposure to mold can cause an allergic reaction in some pets. In some cases, the nervous system will be affected by mold. If mold is in the HVAC system, the mold spores can be blown into the home and land on the floor. Pets clean themselves by licking, and mold spores can also be ingested this way.<\/p>\n

As I mentioned in this post about indoor air quality<\/a>, it's helpful to use Roombas daily to keep the floors cleaned up. This UV Air Purifier by Enviroklenz<\/a> is the one we used to clean the air in our home when we found mold.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

how mold can make pets sick<\/h2>\n

Mycotoxins<\/a>, a chemical produced by black mold and other fungi, once it enters the bloodstream, causes cell death and liver damage. Black mold interferes with the liver's ability to do its job and can create a range of symptoms<\/a> in pets such as:<\/p>\n