Wildfires are blazing around the world — from Spain to Canada, Texas and, most recently, Hawaii, where flames killed more than 100 people in Maui.
And just as smoke inhalation can have harsh physical effects on humans, dogs can suffer from wildfire smoke, too. These pets who would need veterinary care after the fires can sometimes struggle even getting that, as shelters and clinics can be overwhelmed with displaced animals which would exhaust their resources.Mental effects of wildfires on pets The stress wildfires inflict on humans in the fire zone can spread into the minds of their animals, too.
Those who aren't as much in a wildfire's path but are still hit by wildfire side effects, like smoke, should reduce the amount of time pets are outside for bathroom breaks or walks, particularly if air quality alerts are in effect.
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