Is your home shared with 4 legged furry companions? Our furry friends are very important parts our life. Pets are no less than family members for many of us. We shower them with love and attention. There is also another reason for this special attention and care for our pets. Unlike humans, common pets like dogs and cats have weaker immune systems. They are vulnerable to a lot more medical conditions from seemingly normal causes. We can eat chocolate and grapes, but they can kill your cat or dog. Mold is just one of the many things that are immensely dangerous for your pets. Mold is also a health hazard for humans. It can affect us in various ways and cause all kinds of illnesses. At worst, it can even kill. In pets, however, it can start problems quicker and with much lower exposure. It can also affect pets in ways in which it doesn’t affect humans. Here are some of the problems that mold can cause in your furry friends: Fever Fever is the most common sign that your pet is exposed to mold. Mold spreads through mold spores in the air or surfaces. Dogs and cats lick themselves quite often and can easily swallow mold spores. These mold spores can trigger an allergic reaction upon entry in your pet’s body and cause a fever. Your pet will also become lethargic due to the effects of the fever and allergic reaction. A prolonged fever can be very dangerous for cats and dogs so urgent treatment is necessary. Bleeding Mold induced allergic reactions can damage the cells of your furry legged pet. Bleeding from the nose and mouth as well as internal bleeding are common signs of a severe mold attack. Mold contains mycotoxins which cause cell breakdown anddeath . Cell death throughout your pet’s body and may lead to organ failure. Internal bleeding can also be dangerous since you can’t determine the extent and severity. Gastrointestinal Problems Digestive and gastrointestinal systems of cats and dogs are very sensitive. They can be triggered and damaged by a lot of food objects we consider harmless. Mold, in particular, can be easily swallowed by animals very easily. Mold produces immediate reactions upon being digested. It causes common problems like vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea, and stomach pain. If not treated soon, these problems can escalate to gastrointestinal bleeding and failure. Mental Effects Mold can also impact the mental state of your pets. Mold is a fungus and fungi have mild-high hallucinogenic properties. Your pets can lose their sense of control and motor functions. They may become unconscious or start having seizures. Other behavior like aggression or self mutilation may also follow in severe cases. Mold impacts the mental chemistry of the brain due to cell death and damage. Conclusion If you want to protect your furry friends from mold then call Service Team of Professionals. Our team will survey and disinfect your premises of mold. Meanwhile, you can take your beloved pet to the vet for any needed checkup. Visit our website for more information on our services.