Vet offers tips for pet owners dealing with air quality, heat

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The heat plus the air quality are top of mind for most people in the Chicago area.

Pet owners have been wondering how to keep their dogs and cats safe and healthy.

Doctor Michael Luethy is a veterinarian at MedVet Chicago and joined ABC7 to give some tips for pet owners.

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Dr. Luethy spoke about symptoms to look for, if there are certain breeds that are prone to greater risk and when an owner should bring their pet to an emergency veterinarian.