What should dogs pay attention to in haze weather?
"The smog has hit, and pet dogs have indeed been affected to a certain extent. In the past few days, dog owners have brought their dogs to see doctors more than usual." Dr. Chen from a large pet hospital under the Huaigu Bridge said. , dogs mainly have cough symptoms. On average, only one or two dogs come to see a doctor a day, but in recent days, the number has doubled due to the recent poor air quality.
"Dogs have no nose hair, so when they breathe, they mainly rely on the cilia on their trachea to filter impurities in the air, but the effect is minimal." An industry insider said that compared with humans, dogs are actually easier to Affected by hazy days. After staying in the haze for a long time, dogs are extremely susceptible to respiratory infections, causing symptoms such as coughs and colds.
"My dog had some coughing symptoms before. I thought it was not a big problem and it could get better on its own, but it has been getting worse and worse in the past few days. It may be because I took the dog out for a walk in the morning." Ms. Sun, a citizen, said She was a little anxious. She loved dogs very much and was afraid that the dogs would get into serious problems.
Experts say that in winter, some owners will put on clothes for dogs with less hair to keep them warm from the cold. After walking the dog and returning home, it is best to take off and clean the clothes and shoes worn by the dog in time. For those dogs that have a lot of hair and don't wear clothes, you can dust them after going home and clean the dog's body regularly, but don't do it too often, as it will be bad for the dog's fur. Generally speaking, in winter, you only need to wash it once or twice a month. Usually, you only need to use warm water to wipe the specific parts of the dog, such as the mouth, eyes, foot pads, etc.
