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What is the Changing Risk and Burden of Wildfire in the United States?

February 01, 2021

A new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) is predicting a grim future for wildfires and the resulting toxic smoke.

Over the past four decades, burned area from wildfires has roughly quadrupled in the United States. This rapid growth has been driven by a number of factors, including the accumulation of fuels due to a legacy of fire suppression over the last century and a more recent increase in fuel aridity shown for the western United States), a trend which is expected to continue as the climate warms.

These increases have happened parallel to a substantial rise in the number of houses in the wildland–urban interface (WUI). Using data on the universe of home locations across the United States and updated national land cover maps, we update earlier studies and estimate that there are now ∼49 million residential homes in the WUI, a number that has been increasing by roughly 350,000 houses per year over the last two decades. Read More...

K9 Mask® on "Shark Tank" November 20 from 8-9pm EST/PST on ABC

November 16, 2020

Austin, Texas — Austin entrepreneur Kirby Holmes and his cousin Evan Daugherty will be featured on the hit television show "Shark Tank" on Friday, November 20, at 7 pm on ABC (CST). Kirby and Evan are co-owners of Good Air Team LLC, an Austin based company that created the world's first air filter mask specifically designed for dogs called K9 Mask®. It is a wearable air filter mask for dogs to protect them from the short and long-term health dangers of breathing toxic air from smoke, ash, dust, smog, chemicals, pollen, allergens, ozone, and bacteria. Pet owners in an air pollution crisis can now choose pure air for their dogs. More...

The Psychology Behind Your Dog's Happiness

November 03, 2020

Many people have discovered during this pandemic that staying home with our pets is a new level of connection. Do you love working with your dog at your feet? Have your ever wondered: What is my dog learning when she stops to sniff the crisp fall air? What is he thinking when he stares at me while I type on my computer? Are my dogs happy?

Five Habits That Are Bad For Your Dog's Health

September 08, 2020

When it comes to our dogs, there isn’t much we won’t do for them. We let them sleep in our bed, we post pictures of them on social media, and we take them with us wherever we go. Unfortunately, sometimes there are things we do (or neglect to do) that could be hurting our furry friends. In today’s post from K9 Mask®, we want to discuss some of the things you may be doing that could be harming your dog’s health. With a few simple changes, you can help your fur baby live a long and happy life.

Compare Air Pollution Masks for Dogs on Amazon

December 18, 2019

Today there are only two choices for an air pollution mask for dogs. The original K9 Mask® made in Austin, Texas, USA or a more recent product made in China. Both are being sold on Amazon. But, which one is better?

Air filter masks for dogs are a recently new product for dog owners to protect their pets from wildfire smoke, urban smog, desert dust, bacteria, mold, and other toxins. Air pollution is a growing problem with new weather patterns which are creating a dryer climate in some areas and wetter climate in others.

This quick video overview will show you some of the similarities and differences between the K9 Mask and the others: AUOKOR, tchrules, and PeSandy. All three of these Chinese made masks are made by one manufacturer and then branded by different companies. It is the same dog air pollution mask. This video review will help you discover...