EFFECT OF AIR POLLUTION ON PETS Noida petclinic suggest u how to take care of ur pets in this air polluted environment. The answer is an invariable yes when it comes down to whether your pet gets affected by the pollution the same way as we do. Yes, animals do get affected equally by pollution. The continually degrading air quality is something to blame for the ever shortening life spans of our beloved pets. Smoggy days are bad not just for you, but for your furry friend too! Smog causes severe ailments because of the quality of air they breathe in. It may cause suffocation leading to breathing troubles in the pets. This at times could also be fatal for our pets. Not really good for short nose breeds like pugs, boxer etc. Remedy: Keeping your pets indoors during phases of smog would greatly help the cause. It is advisable to not take your pet out for a walk during one of those smoggy days.