Mold in cat hair

[MatthewM]

Hi,

If a cat has been exposed to severe levels of mold, what is the best way to get it out of their fur/hair so that it doesn't contaminate other things around the house?

Thank you.


@Dr. Christina @Dr. Jeff @Dr. Jean Hofve

 

[Dr. Jeff]

I'd say bathing and brushing may be best. Possibly preceded by a dusting of zeolite (which will absorb many toxins).

 

[Dr. Christina]

I would also check with your mold remediators. Often they have experience with animals in the house.

And of course record this exposure and any treatments you do in the Healthy Cat Journal.

Christina

 

[MatthewM]

Thank you for the responses! Would it be okay to bath the cat in some hydrogen peroxide?

@Dr. Christina @Dr. Jeff

 

[Dr. Jeff]

You're welcome Matthew!

Ideally, not straight peroxide.

Perhaps tho you can give a baking soda/peroxide bath as we use for de-skunking.

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There is however lots about the potential "dangers" of peroxide all over the internet (including the ASPCA poison control).

This site seems to have some rational info:

Hydrogen Peroxide for Dogs and Cats – The Veterinary Medicine

Hydrogen peroxide is a common household chemical that can be used for various purposes, including first aid treatment for dogs and cats in such as wound cleaning and for disinfection. It is also a well-known remedy for inducing vomiting in dogs and but not in cats. But before administering it to...

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