Overview
- A Reddit post shows a Golden Retriever on a nebuliser, with the owner saying a vet diagnosed bronchitis and that the family is unwell; outlets note the user’s claims have not been independently verified.
- Delhi’s air quality stayed in the very poor to severe range, with CPCB data showing 373 on Friday and an average AQI near 359 on Saturday morning, including 370 at ITO and 434 in parts of Noida.
- DPCC findings indicate PM2.5 concentrations hovering at 15–20 times above safe limits, with pollutants seeping indoors.
- Veterinarians, including Dr Vishal Dangle, report increased respiratory cases in pets and strays and warn of harms such as bronchitis, eye and skin irritation, lowered immunity, and higher risk for brachycephalic breeds.
- Experts advise avoiding peak-hour walks, keeping windows closed, using air purifiers, monitoring symptoms, and consulting vets, while online reactions range from relocation pleas to DIY purifier tips and calls to subsidise protection.