While the dangers of mold to humans are well known, not many people realize that toxic mold can also endanger the health of our pets. Although only a handful of mold species are toxic to people and pets, the most common type – toxic black mold – can bring serious illnesses and even death to people and pets.
Mold is typically present in areas where moisture is or was present – ie. window sills, sinks, bathrooms, toilets, etc. When mold growth is taking place indoors, it’s common for mold to release harmful spores and mycotoxins into the indoor environment.
When unhealthy levels and/or types of mold spores are inhaled by pets, they can cause a number of health problems, which may include symptoms like:
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing, sneezing, or coughing
Nasal discharge
Lethargy
Nose and/or mouth bleeding
Typically these symptoms can be successfully treated, but they’ll likely return if the environment causing the symptoms isn’t corrected. You can prevent your pet from inhaling unhealthy levels of mold spores if you control the air quality in your home. If you have any moisture problems, you need to resolve them quickly by having your property inspected and tested for mold. Give Mold Testing Services a call if we can assist in anyway!