How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Pets Long After Fire Season Ends

Few experiences are more stressful than living through fire season in Northern California. With recent years’ tragedies still fresh on many of our minds, it’s always a relief when the peak fire season finally starts easing up in the fall.
Yet, any exposure to wildfire smoke can negatively affect our pets, even long after fire season has released its grip for the fall and winter. Smoke and poor air quality can linger—or even come back—for days to weeks after nearby fires, depending on weather conditions. This means air quality can affect pets until a good rain and wind clears everything up again.
Here’s what the team at Oroville Animal Health Center wants pet parents to know about pet respiratory health after fire season.
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The thought of an emergency befalling our beloved pets can be almost too much to bear. But giving your pet first aid during an emergency can make a positive difference in recovery. Because of this, the team at Oroville Animal Health Center wants to highlight first-aid tips for dogs and cats in our community.
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