Can my dog also be getting ill from the raw sewage flood under my home? Is it possible that he is also very ill like the rest of us, due to the landlord that refuses to help us and knows that we can't afford to move right now? Should I take my dog to the vet to be examined? He already has had Parvo at the age of 4 months old from this stupid rental home I have unkowingly fell victim too? This dog means the world to me his name is Papa and I've never ever in my life been so close to an animal. He is my heart, I named him Papa after my Dad who recently passed. I'd lose my mind if I lost him he is the only thing that has helped me to take my mind off the pain of my fathers death.
Are dogs more susceptible to environmental toxins than humans? Or is it the same? I love my dog and if he is getting ill that will be just another bill my landlord is going to be responsible for, when we have our day in court for the intentional neglect of a major repair that has and is still causing health problems for anyone and everyone that enters the unit.

Ambi, you do need to call your vet and make an appointment for a health check of your dog. Dogs are just as susceptible as humans to toxins in the environment, and if you are becoming ill, you can bet that your dog, who weighs less than you do, will be effected as much or even more so. Methane gases occurring from raw sewage are extremely toxic to any living creatures system. I am sorry you are having such a difficult time with your landlord. You need to call your State's Health Department and report the problem. It is illegal for raw sewage to be left unattended in a home. As a tenant you have a right to report your landlord to the state, and the state will force him to correct the issue. If it is really bad, he will be looking at some major fines and penalties for allowing this situation to occur and not correcting it immediately. Here is a link to the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare. We promote and protect the health and safety of Idahoans
You can either contact them through email by clicking on the contact us link at the bottom of the web site page, or you can call them by dialing 2-11 or 1-800-926-2588 to report this.

Hi

Firstly, its not just your pooch that needs to gte checked out but you and your family also!!

I'm from the Uk so not too sure what the law in the states is like, but over here your landlord would have a LEGAL obligation to sort this sewage out as evironmental health would be on his back... maybe you could speak to your local council over there and seek similar advice?

Get you , your family and your dog checked out - it could be the sewage or something else or maybe something has changed his mood.

Good luck