07/17/2026
🚨 Wildfire Smoke Can Be Dangerous for Pets 🚨
Even if you can’t smell smoke or the sky doesn’t look hazy, poor air quality can still affect your pet’s lungs.
🐾 During periods of unhealthy air quality:
• Keep walks short and avoid strenuous exercise.
• Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
• Make sure fresh water is always available.
• Watch closely for coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, excessive panting, eye irritation, weakness, or loss of appetite.
Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and pets with heart or lung disease are at the highest risk, but any pet can be affected by wildfire smoke.
⚠️ If your pet is having trouble breathing or develops a persistent cough, don’t wait—contact your veterinarian immediately.
The EPA has released a helpful guide on protecting pets from wildfire smoke:
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-06/protect-your-pets-factsheet.pdf
At Lenox Hill Veterinarians, we’re encouraging all pet owners to take today’s air quality seriously. A few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping your pets healthy and safe. ❤️🐶🐱
