How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke

ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- Argo the Police Dog is wearing a mask to remind people to protect their animals during this time of extremely poor air quality due to the Camp Fire in Butte County.[br /][br /][b]RELATED: [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/weather/california-wildfires-current-bay-area-air-quality-levels/4683834/[br /]" TARGET="" REL=""]California Wildfires: Check current Bay Area air quality levels[/url][/b][br /][br /]The Alameda Police Department posted a picture on its [url HREF="https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaPD/photos/a.1395634693846265/1909352769141119/?type=3&theater" TARGET="" REL=""]Facebook page[/url], along with some tips:[br /][Ads /][br /]Keep pets indoors as much as possible.[br /][b]* [/b]Birds can be very susceptible during this time and should not be allowed outside when smoke or particulate matter is in the air.[br /][b]* [/b]Limit time outdoors. Let dogs and cats outside only for brief bathroom breaks.[br /][b]* [/b]Avoid intense outdoor exercises that may increase breathing and/or panting.[br /][br /][b]RELATED: [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/weather/accuweather-forecast-8th-consecutive-day-of-unhealthy-air/39468/" TARGET="" REL=""]Accuweather Forecast: 8th consecutive day of unhealthy air[/url][/b][br /][br /][facebook URL="https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaPD/photos/a.1395634693846265/1909352769141119/?type=3&theater" /][br /][Ads /][br /]Have a safe and healthy day!