Lab-Tested for Dogs: The Science Behind N95 + Activated Carbon Filters

At K9 Mask®, we believe your dog deserves the same level of protection you’d demand for yourself in a crisis. That’s why we don’t just claim our masks work—we prove it with independent lab testing. When it comes to safeguarding your dog’s lungs from toxic air, our commitment is grounded in science.

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🧪 Third-Party Tested: ISO 16890 Certified Results

In May 2019, we submitted the K9 Mask® air filters for testing under ISO 16890, the international standard for evaluating air filtration performance. The results were conclusive: K9 Mask® filters are highly effective at removing hazardous particles from the air—especially the kind that put dogs at the greatest respiratory risk.

Here’s what the test confirmed:

PM2.5 Filtration: 95% Efficiency
PM2.5 refers to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns—tiny particles found in wildfire smoke, pollution, volcanic ash, and urban smog. These particles are small enough to bypass a dog’s natural defenses and enter the lungs and bloodstream. Our filters block 95% of PM2.5, matching the performance of N95-level filtration used in human masks.

Activated Carbon: Chemical & Odor Protection

The K9 Mask also includes activated carbon, which traps volatile organic compounds (VOCs), harmful gases, and unpleasant odors. This is especially important in environments affected by chemical spills, tear gas, or decaying organic matter—common after disasters or in densely polluted cities.

Dual-Layer Defense

The filter’s design layers mechanical filtration (for particles) with adsorptive filtration (for gases and chemicals). This two-pronged approach ensures your dog is protected from both visible hazards like ash and smoke and invisible threats like toxic fumes or chemical irritants.

🐶 Why It Matters for Your Dog’s Health

Dogs breathe faster than humans—up to 30 breaths per minute, and even more when exercising or under stress. This makes them more vulnerable to airborne threats. Their noses are close to the ground, where pollutants often settle, and they lack the ability to consciously avoid bad air or cover their faces.

Short-term exposure to poor air quality can cause:

Coughing, wheezing, or labored breathing
Runny nose, watery eyes
Lethargy or decreased appetite

Long-term exposure can lead to:

Chronic bronchitis
Lung inflammation
Cardiovascular issues

A lab-tested K9 Mask® is a proven tool to reduce your dog’s risk—especially in wildfire-prone areas, war zones, urban smog, or disaster recovery zones.

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✅ Trust Backed by Science

Our ISO 16890 test results confirm what we already believed: K9 Mask® filters are not just protective—they are precisely engineered for your dog’s respiratory safety. When the air turns dangerous, your pet deserves more than guesswork. They deserve certified, lab-tested protection.