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How to Protect Your Dog From Air Pollution

July 30, 2020

Air quality is something most of us are concerned about. Breathing harmful pollutants and contaminants can cause serious harm to our bodies, as well as lead to conditions and diseases that can cause an early death. Plus, no one likes to move about when they can't breathe very well and you can literally see particles floating in the air. It makes for going about your daily life and doing the things you enjoy doing...

Dust Detection System Now Operational in Phoenix, Arizona

June 13, 2020

With the start of monsoon season just days away (June 15th), meteorologists and officials in Arizona will have a new tool at their disposal this year to help improve in the detection and warning process for dust storms. These storms can reduce visibility to less than a few hundred feet in a matter of minutes, posing a serious threat to safety, especially...

Review: Air Filter Gas Masks for Dogs on Amazon

April 22, 2020

This is a review of the TT Walk air filter mask (made in China) and the K9 Mask® dog air pollution filter (made in USA). Both of these air filters for dogs are available on Amazon.com. In the video review you will see the difference in the quality of materials, fit, adjustments, air filters, features, and benefits for each mask. There is a big difference in quality in these two air filter masks to effectively protect your pet from air pollution....

Concerns about Coronavirus and Your Pets: How to Be Cautious

March 12, 2020

A pet dog belonging to a woman with COVID-19 has contracted a "low-level infection" from its owner, according to news reports.

When a Pomeranian in Hong Kong tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 last week, pets quickly became part of the coronavirus conversation. The case raised the alarming possibility that pets could become part of the transmission chain for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which could potentially harm both them and us. But many questions remain about this possibility and how best...

Can an N95 Face Mask Protect a Dog From Catching the Coronavirus?

January 29, 2020

Will air filter masks stop people and pets from catching the coronavirus? Face masks are reportedly selling out in cities across Asia as concerns over the spread of a deadly new coronavirus grow.

China’s National Health Commission has deployed masks to healthcare workers responding to the outbreak, and millions of masks have been sent to residents of Wuhan, according to reports.

We know the coronavirus is airborne, and that it can be transmitted between people. But what about dogs? Researchers believe that...