How To Protect Your Pets From Asbestos Exposure
Animals can get into many things and eat things they’re not supposed to, but they don’t know any better. However, we do know better than to leave things like candy out in the open. Despite the risks of chocolate, one of the biggest threats for pets is asbestos—it can even lead to cancer. What might smell foul to you may smell sweet to your sweet dog or adorable kitten. Help protect your animals by learning from our guide on how to protect your pets from asbestos exposure.
Check the Property
Believe it or not, many items can have some traces of asbestos, even if we don’t know it. As you explore your property, look for dark spaces, such as a crawl space, and look for insulation filling that’s similar to the appearance of frosting.
Now, it’s not edible, but your pets don’t know it’s not good for them to consume. So once you’ve spotted asbestos or have a hunch that there’s some hiding away in other areas of the home, get in contact with an asbestos abatement removal company.
Once you contact us, Air Safe, Inc. sends a specialist out to scope the area and remove what they find. Our specialists ensure that no asbestos remains anywhere in the home or on other parts of the property.
Do Not DIY Asbestos
If you discover asbestos, it’s best to leave it be and contact Air Safe, Inc. to come over and remove the material for you. However, if you attempt to remove the material without proper equipment and your pet decides to join you, they will likely ingest the harmful fibers in the air.
Those fibers can travel to the lungs and form cancer. If your pet ingests the material from your DIY asbestos removal, it can cause them to have terrible health problems later on. So do your part and contact a professional who can remove the harmful substance for you.
Block Off Areas
Animals are sneaky, and if they can’t get to their favorite hiding place, they’ll do everything they can to find a way. If you have a crawlspace with asbestos, seal it off by nailing a wood panel over the entrance.
Keep these areas blocked off while you’re figuring out how to protect your pets from asbestos exposure. Once they don’t have that space available, your pets likely will find a new place to hide or sleep.
It isn’t easy to check if you have asbestos in your home. By blocking off possible areas of contamination and calling in the experts to deal with them, you’ll save yourself a trip to the vet and your pet from getting sick in the meantime.
Contact Air Safe, Inc. to keep every pet and human in your home safe. Contact us for more information on removing asbestos from your home.
