Pets Die (Stachy C.)Toxic Mold May Pose Health Threat To Pets

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 The deaths of two cats from what is believed to be the first documented case of

toxic black mold poisoning in pets point to a new health concern for pet owners,

according to a veterinarian who co-authors a report in the Sept. 1, 2007, issue

of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

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" The circumstances of these cases are just not heard of, " Mader said.

" Anesthesia doesn't cause pulmonary hemorrhage [bleeding from the lungs.] " These

were healthy, indoor cats. Examinations conducted prior to the dental cleanings

showed no indications of illness. Blood collected prior to the cats' death was

tested and demonstrated the presence of the toxin produced by Stachybotrys

chartarum, also known as " toxic black mold. " Exposure to the mold can cause

respiratory-related health problems, pulmonary hemorrhage and death in people.

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The cats lived in a home that sustained water damage during a hurricane in

October 2005, seven months prior to the development of pulmonary hemorrhage.

After Mader discovered the presence of the toxins, he urged the cats' owners to

check their home for mold. " Sure enough, they had very severe mold contamination

in their walls, " Mader said. Mader hopes the report will raise awareness that

illnesses associated with mold can also affect pets, particularly those living

in flood-prone areas. He also suggests pet owners share more information with

their veterinarian.

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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Hi Mayleen,

Our black Lab 'Remy' died as a result of her exposure in our home, she was

perfectly healthy until she developed this fungal infection which destroyed

her sinuses and went into her brain. She died last year, a year after we got

out of the house. I have heard of others who have lost their animals as well

as a result of living in a contaminated home!

Take care,

.

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 2:33 AM, dragonflymcs <dragonflymcs@...>wrote:

>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81655.php

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> The deaths of two cats from what is believed to be the first documented

> case of toxic blac

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Oh I am so sorry.  I have 3 peeks and we are trying our best to care for

them. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. My fiancee's daughter lost 3 in

the house to mold.  Two of hers died of liver failure, one of cancer.

It is more common than this doctor thinks just not documented nor publisized. 

..  I am suprised they even told his story since the CDC contnues to deny that

stachy causes lung hemmoraging.  Hopefully things will change soon.

Is there something special I can give the peeks to help them? 

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: Meng <moldsick@...>

Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:51:21 AM

Subject: Re: [] Pets Die (Stachy C.)Toxic Mold May Pose Health

Threat To Pets

 

Hi Mayleen,

Our black Lab 'Remy' died as a result of her exposure in our home, she was

perfectly healthy until she developed this fungal infection which destroyed

her sinuses and went into her brain.

[Guest guest]

I have read many stories about pets dying because of exposure to toxic mold

(including Ed McMahon's dog).

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From: dragonflymcs <dragonflymcs@...>

Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 11:33:37 PM

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To Pets

http://www.medicaln ewstoday. com/articles/ 81655.php

The deaths of two cats from what is believed to be the first documented case of

toxic black mold poisoning in pets point to a new health concern for pet owners,

according to a veterinarian who co-authors a report in the Sept. 1, 2007, issue

of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

.............. .....

[Guest guest]

Our vet is a personal friend and she couldn't do anything for Remy, we had

to watch her deteriorate and she would have these horrific nosebleeds (like

our 10yr old daughter). She said there was nothing we could do! Just give

your peeks lots of love, our vet said there is a recognized diagnosis of

Mycotoxicoses in animals and they have no cure for it.

Take care,

.

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 10:29 AM, dragonflymcs <dragonflymcs@...>wrote:

>Oh I am so sorry. I have 3 peeks and we are trying our best to care

> for them.

[Guest guest]

Thank you and once again , I am sorry for your loss...........

 

  

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: Meng <moldsick@...>

Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:10:00 PM

Subject: Re: [] Pets Die (Stachy C.)Toxic Mold May Pose Health

Threat To Pets

 

Our vet is a personal friend and she couldn't do anything for Remy, we had

to watch her deteriorate and she would have these horrific nosebleeds (like

our 10yr old daughter). She said there was nothing we could do! Just give

your peeks lots of love, our vet said there is a recognized diagnosis of

Mycotoxicoses in animals and they have no cure for it.

Take care,

.

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 10:29 AM, dragonflymcs <dragonflymcs>wrote:

>Oh I am so sorry. I have 3 peeks and we are trying our best to care

> for them.