Pets like cats, dogs, and birds are beloved members of the family and deserve the care and attention needed to live long, healthy lives. Regular trips to the pet store and vet are part of responsible pet care from the very start. But it’s also essential to keep your pet’s environment dry to prevent them from developing serious health issues.
In developed countries like Japan and the United States, pets now outnumber children in households, and Brazil is following the same trend. According to recent data from IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), for every 100 families, 44 have dogs, while only 36 have children. Together, these families care for over 50 million dogs and another 45 million children.
With this growing interest in having pets at home comes great responsibility. It's not enough to focus on food and playtime. Brazil has the world’s 4th largest pet population, with over 50 million dogs and 20 million cats, according to ABINPET (Brazilian Association of the Pet Product Industry).
To keep pets healthy, it’s essential to invest in medications, vaccines, specialized shampoos, and other items to prevent and treat illnesses. However, paying attention to environmental conditions is equally important, as it can lead to issues like parasites and skin diseases.
Among the most common issues that pets can experience due to poor environmental conditions are:
This parasite is mostly found indoors, often on dogs. Cracks, baseboards, and bed frames are some of their favorite hiding spots. Adult ticks can survive for up to 220 days without feeding and are highly resistant to cleaning products.
These small, dark specks seen moving on your pet can bite multiple times daily and reproduce rapidly. Fleas tend to infest areas where dust gathers, such as sofas, cracks, and floors.
Mites are allergenic agents and can cause severe health problems in pets, including skin issues like hair loss, itching, and redness.
Dermatophytosis, ringworm, and athlete's foot are the most common fungal issues affecting pets. These microorganisms spread quickly across the body, causing intense itching, especially in areas like nails and paws.
Mites and fungi can also cause respiratory problems. Dry cough, feline viral rhinotracheitis (also known as feline flu), asthma, and kennel cough are among the respiratory diseases that harm pets. Symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and appetite loss often appear in colder months, signaling that your pet’s health may be at risk.
Some pet owners choose to trim fur, buy flea collars, sprays, and pills, excellent options for tackling infestations. However, these won’t prevent parasites from returning to the home or re-infesting pets. To eliminate them entirely, you need to control the air’s humidity.
Not everyone is aware, but high humidity, combined with poor ventilation and low light, promotes the proliferation of these microorganisms. When humidity exceeds 60%, the reproduction of mites and fungi accelerates, increasing the likelihood of illness in dogs or cats.
The Desidrat dehumidifier is an effective solution for controlling humidity, ensuring the health of both pets and their owners. By dehumidifying the air and maintaining balanced humidity levels, this equipment acts as a preventive measure, eliminating conditions that foster parasite growth.
Using dehumidifiers around pets is essential for maintaining air quality, ultimately safeguarding your pet’s health and well-being. Additionally, it serves as an effective and modern solution for pets with allergies or respiratory issues.
“When I moved to a condominium in the mountains by the lake, I faced issues caused by excess humidity. I tried various types of dehumidifiers, but the humidity remained high, and my five-year-old dog, previously healthy, developed a tough fungal skin infection. I was hesitant about the price when I found Thermomatic and the Max 500, but I decided to give it a try. The results were excellent. With controlled humidity, our home became healthier, and my dog’s dermatological issue was resolved. Highly recommended product and company!”
— Shirley Pires
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