The Canton Paw Park, a local non profit group, recently donated three pet sized oxygen masks to the Canton Fire Department. Pets are as much at risk from smoke inhalation during a house fire as humans. Firefighter’s often try to give a pet oxygen using a human mask, unfortunately since human oxygen masks do not fit pets very well and many die from smoke inhalation. The donated masks use the same type tubing and tanks as human masks, but are designed specifically for animals who are rescued from any type of fire or emergency. This donation will allow Canton Fire Department to save more pets who might otherwise succumb to smoke inhalation. Want to find out how you can help get your local fire station pet sized oxygen masks? Check out HelpAnimals.org.
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2009 Feb 24
I am sure this is is an wonderful device for pet lovers to save their pets.
These cone-shaped plastic masks, which come in three sizes and fit snugly on snouts, can resuscitate animals suffering from smoke inhalation. They can be used on dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, even birds.
This would greatly help fire departmet to save pets and provide them oxyge.
Thank you for the post and information.