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Life saver for pets

Firefighters in Lake Country now have the ability to resuscitate four-legged patients in distress.

The fire department has received two sets of oxygen masks for all pets, sized super small to large courtesy of Tri Lake Animal Hospital.

The pet respirators give needed oxygen to pets in distress in an emergency situation.

Dr. Jessica Treen and assistant Jen Schneider demonstrated the use of the oxygen masks for firefighters with the co-operation of Cole, a rescue bunny from Warren Peace Bunny Sanctuary in Oyama, and ‘Patches’ the Tri Lake Animal Hospital CPR training ‘dog.’

“We want to make sure the furry family members can get needed care in an emergency situation too,” said Cara Reed, practice manager at Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Lake Country Veterinary Specialist Hospital. 

“These masks fit every critter from a guinea pig or hamster to a large dog.”

All three fire stations in Lake Country are now outfitted to assist with the care of family pets in a fire emergency scenario. 



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