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How To Protect Your Pets From Haze

We Malaysians have been affected by the recent bad haze, but don’t forget about our pets too! Here are some simple guidelines to help keep them safe.

Old and very young animals as well as breeds with shorter snouts are more susceptible to haze-related diseases and pets with heart, lung, kidney, liver, eye problems are at a greater risk of developing haze-related problems.

1) If the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading goes above 100, owners should only take their dogs out for quick toilet walks and avoid taking them out for walks entirely if the reading goes above 200.

2) Owners should try to turn on the air conditioner or fan where possible, change water bowls frequently and use artificial tears to aid flushing of possible eye irritants.

3) A simple home-made concoction for a daily-wipe down can also be done (add 2-3 drops of high grade lavender oil and eucalyptus oil to a basin of water, soaking a cloth in it and using the cloth to wipe the dogs). Alternatively, baby wipes can be used to clan dust particles (don’t bathe dogs too often as it might result in a dry rash).

3) For dogs that are more susceptible to falling sick, giving them antioxidants such as vitamin C to boost their immunity.

4) Lastly, don’t try to protect pets with makeshift masks as it can be dangerous a such masks obscure their mouths, not allowing them to dispel heat, which might lead to a heatstroke.

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