Now when you know exactly what radon poisoning is, let’s talk about the symptoms and effects radon has on pet animals. Other than your family, pets are the ones which are most affected due to prolonged radon exposure.
Radon poisoning symptoms are difficult to be identified. You may not even know that your pet has radon poisoning until it starts showing cancer-related symptoms. A few of the symptoms include fever, abnormal swellings, coughing and lack of appetite, excessive throwing up, lameness and breathing difficulties.
But the major drawback is that radon poisoning is symptomless and the only symptoms which are shown are when cancer has increased or is in the last stage.
a) Radon Effects on Dogs
Dogs are the widely found pet animal. Most of the houses have dogs as their pet. But are you aware of the fact that among all the pet animals, dogs are one which are most affected by radon exposure? So let’s dig into the effects of radon on dogs and the precautions which can be taken to keep them safe for such contingency.
b) Effects On The Respiratory System
Just like humans, dogs also get exposed to radon gas by inhaling it. Inhaling the gas along with its radioactive heavy byproducts that are collected in the air such as lead, bismuth and polonium cause respiratory disorders in dogs. A prolonged exposure leads to the development of radon-induced lung cancer in dogs.
c) Radon Effects On Cats
The animal after dogs which are kept as a pet are cats. Cats are more sensitive to changes in the environment than dogs. Studies show that cats are more affected by radon gas than we are. You might know that radon gas causes lung cancer in humans and it is not hard to identify its effects on cats as well. Since cats are low to the ground and remain in your house more than you do, they are more likely to be affected by radon gas.
d) Lung Cancer And Its Symptoms And
Prevention
Just like humans, cats also suffer from lung cancer. In cats, lung cancer may be misdiagnosed as asthma at first. It is deadly for them as well.
They have a higher chance of getting affected than you do.
The Symptoms Of Radon Poisoning In Pets – Everything You Should Know
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By NEIL WALKER Latest Updated NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Radon gas is dangerous and hazardous for you. Along with you and your family, your pets are also affected by this radioactive gas. Ever thought about how your little dear pets can be affected by radon gas. Radon gas affects health. It is a radioactive, colorless and odorless gas. The figures stated by the Environmental Protection Agency indicates that radon gas causes more than 20000 deaths in a year. Understanding the effects of radon gas on your pets can also help you protect your family. Read further to know more about it.
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