Pet Oxygen Masks

Posted June 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am in Pet Health

Oxygen Masks For Pets – Peace Of Mind For You And A Second Chance For Your Dog Or Cat

Fire departments around the nation are getting new equipment in the form of pet oxygen masks. Smoke inhalation being the number one cause of death for pets in residential fires it's a wonder this didn't happen any sooner. Statistics for pet fatalities in fire related trauma are not kept but it's tough to do mouth to mouth respiration on a dog or cat and I would hate to be the fireman who just rescued the family to stare helplessly while the family pet succumbs to smoke inhilation.

I first started seeing thise come into use in 2008 and they are designed primarily for use with dogs and cats but can also be used on ferrets, pigs, monkey's, and any other pet that will accept an oxygen mask. It's a great tool for fire departments and thanks to generous donations from pet-loving communities, our pets will have the odds in their favor next time fire strikes.

Here are a couple of fire departments demonstrating their use and remember: Pet adoption is the key that frees them!