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IN THE MEWS: Snout Shaped Resuscitation Masks Help Cats Breathe Easier

Should you and your pet ever be caught in a fire, resuscitation masks are now available for your cat as well.

John V. Wood

Firefighters have long been hailed as heroes, braving fiery conditions to save lives.  Saving humans suffering from smoke inhalation is a well-practiced procedure, but what about your loving cat?

Because of animal physiology, human oxygen masks do not fit the snout properly, says Debra Bennetts, spokeswoman for the Best Friends Pet Cares Cause for Paws program. In 2005, there were over 40,000 animal deaths resulting from house fires, compared to only 4,000 human deaths. Humans know to leave a house when the smoke alarm goes off; animals usually get scared and hide.

**For the full article, pick up the September issue of CAT FANCY**

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This story is amazing.Masks for your cat when smoke is in the house from fire.I guess this is correct because..in a totally different situation,I had a cat that wasn't breathing well and my vet put the clear oxygen mask on him.Its really wonderful that they have these now.
Rosemary, Toronto, ON
Posted: 6/20/2008 4:17:41 PM
Yeah! for the firemen!!!!!
Cathy, Hubbard, OH
Posted: 2/26/2008 5:02:54 AM
I was interested in donating some money for the Cause for Paws program for the animal resuscitation masks, but can't find anything about this orginization on the internet, nor does Cat Fancy have any contact informaton. Why tell us about this life-saving product if we can't get in touch with anyone to find out more about it?
Carolynn, Cleveland, OH
Posted: 9/15/2006 12:53:07 PM
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