Safegaurding Your Pets Against Air Pollution Vol XII , Issue No 12 , Dec 2019 | Page 16

Pet Care
By Dr. Praveen Dutt Sharma*
SAFEGUARDING YOUR PETS AGAINST
A
AIR POLLUTION
ir pollution is a prominent
issue nowadays especially
in NCR and adjoining areas.
Human beings as well as pets are
equally suffering because of the highly
polluted air. Young pups and senior
dogs are the category at higher risk of
infection.
The various problems in pets due to air
pollution are conjunctivitis; respiratory
issues like bronchitis, allergies and
pharyngitis, ear infections, stress,
depression etc.
VET’S
RECOMMENDATIONS TO
PROTECT YOUR PETS
• Owners are advised to keep their
pets indoors for maximum time
possible. Always try to take them
out only if absolutely necessary. It
is always better to get them toilet
trained at home.
• Dogs undergoing vigorous exercise
during training should be given
regular breaks for relaxation.
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Exercise should be done in parks and
gardens with a lot of green cover.
• Pets should be well hydrated and
access to liquids must be provided
throughout the day. This helps in
fl ushing out the toxins from the body.
• We have to keep our houses dust-
free. Indoor environment should
be kept purifi ed by air purifi ers, if
possible.
Individual disease occurring due
to air pollution should be treated
with its specifi cations but a lot of
stress relieving tonics and immunity
supplements are recommended along
with the course of treatment. As a part
of preventive protocol - ,I being a Vet,
recommend all pet owners to keep their
pets ready well in advance for this type
of unavoidable natural stress which
is always in no control zone. Always
keep them fully loaded with nutritional
support and immunity boosters.
• Immunity
boosters
and
multivitamins are a must, especially
Vitamin E which acts as a stress
reliever. Herbal remedies like
turmeric and apple cider vinegar
etc. should be used in the diet for
fl ushing out toxins. The famous saying ‘Whatever you sow,
same you will reap’ fi ts in perfectly
with our pets’ needs and requirements.
It can be altered thus – ‘More you
enrich your pet with nutrients, more
they will thrive.’
• Always try to spend some extra
time with your pets during this air
pollution emergency to keep them
stress-free and away from mental
health issues such as anxiety
and depression. Some indoor
recreational activities with pets are
recommended during this time. * Dr. Praveen Dutt Sharma is M.V.Sc.(Surgery) from
Hisar. He also has MISVS & MSAWA, and has served
as Physician & Surgeon at NDMC, Moti Bagh, New
Delhi. He is a practicing physician and surgeon in
Noida since last 15 years with a chain of pet clinics
with the name of Sharma Petcare at Sec-41 and
Crossing Republic and Noida Pet Clinic at Sec-72
and Sec-78.
Creature Companion | December 2019 • Vol. XII • Issue 12 • Noida