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How to Monitor Your Pet During Oxygen Therapy

Learn how to monitor your pet during oxygen therapy at home, including breathing signs, tools, and when to seek emergency veterinary care.

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Protecting the Dogs Who Protect Us: Pawprint Oxygen Partners with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and VEG

Pawprint Oxygen and Veterinary Emergency Group OKC donated oxygen kits and trained nine OBN handlers. Days later, one of those kits was used when a K9 officer overheated during field training.

Dog HealthMy Dog Is Having Trouble Breathing — What Do I Do?

My Dog Is Having Trouble Breathing — What Do I Do?

Learn to recognize signs of respiratory distress in dogs and cats, which conditions need oxygen therapy, and how to prepare before an emergency strikes.

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How Long Should You Give Your Dog Oxygen?

How long can a dog stay on oxygen? Learn safe oxygen therapy duration, key factors, and when to seek veterinary care for your dog’s breathing.

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Help Your Fire Department by Donating a Pet Oxygen Mask

Learn why fire departments need pet oxygen masks to bring aid to animals in your community. Donating a set of pet oxygen masks to your local fire department is a wonderful way to give back to your ...

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Does My Cat Have Feline Asthma? Early Warning Signs Every Pet Parent Should Know

Learn the early warning signs of feline asthma, when coughing or breathing changes are serious, and how pet owners manage flare-ups safely with vet guidance.

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Fireworks Anxiety and Your Pet: When Noise Anxiety Becomes a Breathing Emergency

July 4th is the most dangerous night of the year for pets. Learn how fireworks anxiety can spiral into respiratory distress and how an at-home pet oxygen kit can help you respond.

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Brachycephalic Breeds and Breathing Emergencies: Why Flat-Faced Dogs Need an Oxygen Kit at Home

Pugs, Frenchies, and bulldogs are wired for breathing emergencies. Learn the warning signs of a brachycephalic crisis and how an at-home pet oxygen kit can buy you critical minutes.

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Heatstroke in Dogs: Emergency First Aid, Warning Signs, and Why Oxygen Matters

Heatstroke can kill a dog in under an hour. Learn the warning signs, the right way to cool your pet, and why on-hand oxygen with a Rescue Oxygen Kit can save a life this summer.