Haze is making pets sick too: Malaysian vets report cats suffering asthma attacks, dogs needing oxygen therapy

Dr Wendy Cheng of Noah’s Ark Veterinary Clinic said fine particles in polluted air, including PM2.5, could irritate animals’ respiratory systems and aggravate existing heart or lung conditions.

She said she had personally seen cats experiencing asthma attacks and birds breathing with their mouths open, while a puppy had recently required oxygen therapy and nebulisation at a clinic.

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