Is the wildfire smoke alert dangerous for my dog's health and safety?

Yes, they definitely can. Keep them indoors as much as possible. Do not let the cat outside, set up a litter box from him inside. Only take your dog out to potty, and bring him right back in when he's done.

I would recommend not taking him to the dog park. I have seen a lot of dog's come in with irritated eyes when there were wildfires last time. It can bother their eyes and lungs. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This is an excellent question! In general, if the air is polluted enough to cause difficulties for humans, then it may irritate dogs' respiratory systems as well, so it is best to keep Tobi's walks short (and make sure he is on a leash) until the air is clear. You can wipe Tobi's face down when you bring him back inside to reduce the amount of irritants on his face, but most dogs do not tolerate masks well, so putting a mask on him might irritate him. I don't recommend trying it as it could obstruct his breathing. It is a good idea to keep Tobi indoors when fireworks are occurring, as some dogs become very frightened and could run away and get injured due to the noise and lights. Visit the links below for information on how to keep your pet safe during fireworks and how to handle anxiety related to fireworks: http://ontariospca.ca/media-centre/media-releases/86-fireworks-can-spook-your-pet-the-ontario-spca-reminds-you-to-practice-pet-safety.html https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952947

The safest bet would be to take Graham to the vet or to a veterinary ER as any respiratory issues are especially concerning in brachycephalic breeds (including pug mixes) that have compromised airways due to their anatomy. Smoke inhalation can be very serious in dogs (as well as all animals and humans), resulting in inflammation of their airways. Many chemicals in smoke can also cause airways damage. Your vet/ER vet may recommend keeping him in an oxygen cage and administering steroids and/or bronchdiators until he is breathing normally again. I would definitely keep him inside until you are able to bring him to the vet. Good luck!

It is very very unlikely that such a small quantity of smoke could have affected your dog causing any toxicity, but if you notice any sign related to the respiratory tract (coughing sneezing persistent panting dyspnoea ) it would be best to have your dog checked at your local veterinarian.

Great question! Yes, it is bad to smoke around dogs. A number of studies have indicated that animals face health risks when exposed to the toxins contained in secondhand smoke. If you are going to smoke, I would go outside to prevent Layla for having contact with secondhand smoke. Best of luck.

Of course it is harmful, dog's lungs are a lot smaller than ours so any smoke is dangerous to them especially when in a confined space. Repeated exposure to cannabis is also unlikely to be good for the dog's brain. I would get your boyfriend to smoke out the window if he must, or ask him to refrain completely in your home.