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As Mount Spurr outside Anchorage shows signs of an impending eruption, local pet owners are stepping up to protect their furry companions. According to an NPR report by Nathaniel Herz, residents have been rushing to buy pet-specific protective equipment like “Doggles” and canine respirators to shield dogs from volcanic ash.
Ashfall from a major eruption could reach Anchorage, posing serious health risks to both humans and animals. The city has urged residents to prepare not just for themselves, but for their pets too. Tiny, jagged particles of rock and natural glass in volcanic ash can irritate lungs and injure eyes and paws. Officials recommend keeping pets indoors as much as possible and using booties, goggles, and even masks when outside…