08/09/2026
🌫️ THE HAZE IS BACK BUT WHAT ABOUT OUR PETS? 🇸🇬🐾
We check the PSI. We close the windows. We switch on the air purifier.
But our pets are breathing the same air too.
Haze can irritate the respiratory system and it’s not just dogs and cats. Birds, rabbits, small mammals and other companion animals can be affected too.
👀 Would you recognise the warning signs?
Watch for coughing, increased or unusual breathing effort, noisy breathing or wheezing, sneezing, tiring easily, reduced appetite, lethargy or changes in normal behaviour.
Some pets may be more vulnerable, especially those with pre-existing heart or respiratory conditions, prolonged outdoor exposure, or individual risk factors related to their species, age and anatomy.
💨 When Singapore’s air quality drops:
🏠 Keep pets indoors where possible
🌿 Limit walks and outdoor activity
💨 Run an air purifier if available
💧 Keep them well hydrated
✨ Maintain a clean, dust-free environment
📱 Check NEA’s PSI & PM2.5 readings before heading outdoors
🚨 Most importantly: know when not to wait.
If your pet is struggling to breathe, persistently coughing, open-mouth breathing, extremely lethargic, has blue/grey gums, or is rapidly getting worse, seek emergency veterinary attention immediately.
❤️ Save this post for the next hazy day and share it with another pet parent.
🏥 Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital
☎️ 24/7 Emergency Care: 6996 1812
Always for your pets, day or night.
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