How Crawl Space Conditions Can Impact Your Pets — What Every Owner Should Know

They may not go under the house — but crawl space conditions can still affect your pets in ways you might not expect.

From air quality to health symptoms and even flea and mold exposure, the area beneath your home can silently impact the animals you love.

At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we know your home isn’t just for people — it’s for family. And that includes your pets.

🐾 What’s Under Your Home May Be Affecting Your Pets

Most homeowners don’t realize this:

Up to 60% of the air inside your home comes from the crawl space — especially in homes with central HVAC systems or ductwork running beneath the floors.

That air doesn’t just rise — it carries everything with it:

• Mold spores

• Dust and allergens

• Fungal growth

• Pest activity and droppings

• Moisture that breeds bacteria

• Musty odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Pets — especially dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals — are closer to the floor, breathe more rapidly, and spend more time inside than people.

⚠️ Symptoms to Watch for in Pets

If your crawl space is damp, moldy, or pest-ridden, pets may show:

• Sneezing or nasal discharge

• Itchy skin or ear infections

• Lethargy or fatigue indoors

• Behavioral changes (avoidance of certain rooms)

• Respiratory distress or coughing

• Aggravated allergies or itchy eyes

• Increased flea or mite problems

Just like with children, pets can’t explain what’s wrong — but your crawl space might be where the issue starts.

🛡️ How PierPoint Protects Pets and People

Our full crawl space systems are designed to protect the entire household by improving the environment from the ground up:

✔️ Encapsulation system seals out mold, pests, and moisture

✔️ High-grade vapor barrier protects from rising gases and spores

✔️ Dehumidifiers control allergens and improve breathing conditions

✔️ Drainage systems reduce pests and standing water

✔️ Pest barrier options for rodents, fleas, and moisture-loving bugs

✔️ No-odor antimicrobial treatments safe for animals once dry

We also provide pre- and post-installation air quality guidance, so your pets stay healthy and your home stays fresh.

💬 Real Concern. Real Solutions.

Many of our clients first noticed something was wrong because their dog wouldn’t go in the living room or their cat kept sneezing by the vents.

That’s when they called us — and that’s when they found mold or rot beneath the floorboards.

📞 We Protect the Whole Family — Paws Included

Don’t wait until your pet’s symptoms become a vet bill.

If you’re worried about air quality, odors, or unexplained behavior — we’ll check it out for free.

📍 Serving all of Arkansas

📅 To schedule a pet-safe crawl space inspection, contact Dakota Treece:

📞 (501) 284-9330

📘 Message us on Facebook @PierPointFoundationSolutions

🔗 Book Your Free Crawl Space Check

Cleaner air. Healthier pets. Safer home. PierPoint’s got your back — and your best friend’s paws.