How to Purchase Emergency Oxygen Masks for Pets
- 1). Determine the size of oxygen mask you will want to purchase. If your pet would wear a large muzzle, you will likely need a large oxygen mask; likewise, if your pet is small, such as a cat or even a ferret, you will need a small oxygen mask. If you have multiple pets, you may want to acquire more than one oxygen mask as a precautionary measure.
- 2). Browse a few sites online to learn about your options and to find what mask will best suit your needs. If you are operating a veterinary clinic, look for anesthesia masks at veterinary supply sites. Fire departments, animal rescues and similar non-profit agencies often will be able to acquire oxygen masks for free. Investigate Pets America and Oxygen Masks 4 Pets websites determine whether you qualify for donated masks. If you are a private owner, a set of three masks (small, medium and large) will cost approximately $85.00, as of 2010.
- 3). Follow the instructions on the website to order your masks. Veterinary supply sites will have order forms very much like any other retailer's site; they will ask you for the size and quantity you wish to order and you will pay with a debit or credit card. Non-profits will usually need to contact the owner of the oxygen mask site or distribution center and send proof of their status as an organization.
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