How Can I Help My Dog Breathe Easier?
Clean air and healthy living doesn’t just affect us humans in a profoundly positive way—it’s important for the mental and physical health of our canine companions as well. Our beloved dogs serve as our emotional support systems, playmates, sleeping buddies, therapists, travel companions and best friends. But have you ever wondered: How can I help my dog breathe easier?
It makes sense to ensure our dogs live a healthy and clean lifestyle free of harmful pollutants so they can keep on making us smile day after day, bark after bark, scratchy after scratchy for years to come. But what does it mean to provide a healthy environment for a pet?
Sure, purchasing that organic, daily-prepped food at the chef-driven dog market improves their diet, but we rarely think about what our dogs are breathing. Just like us, dogs can suffer from allergens and pollutants that harm their lungs, leading to respiratory illness and overall poor health.
With clean air, a healthy diet, and plenty of exercise, you can give your dog the life you promised them—one of pure luxury and joyful companionship.
Symptoms of Respiratory Illness in Dogs
Before we dive into all the ways you can improve your dog’s health, it’s helpful to know and understand the symptoms that come with respiratory illness. These symptoms can include:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Labored breathing
- Wheezing
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Fever
- Bluish discoloration of tongue and gums (Cyanosis)
- Reverse sneezing
- Chest expansion
If you notice any of the above problems, contact your veterinarian so they can address health issues before they become bigger problems.
Now, let’s discuss the benefits of clean air and healthy living for both you and your dog!
Why is Clean Air Important for Dogs?
As mentioned before, dogs just like humans, are susceptible to all the adverse effects of air pollution. We know from extensive research that clean air can minimize several health conditions—so why not give our dogs the same benefits? But what can an air purifier do for your dog?
- Reduce allergies by filtering airborne particles like dust, mold spores, and even their own pet dander
- Eliminate odors for a more pleasant dog-friendly environment
- Provide respiratory support for breeds that are more susceptible to respiratory issues by keeping the air free of irritants
- Prevent airborne infections by reducing or eliminating viruses and bacteria
- Reduce excessive shedding through improved air quality that may have a positive impact on a dog’s skin and coat health.
- Generate peace of mind for owners knowing their dog is breathing in crystal clean air
If you’re looking for a happy pooch, clean air is key.
How Can You Improve the Overall Health of Your Dog?
Love is the answer! Create a loving environment in which your doggo enjoys proper nutrition, regular exercise, preventative checkups, and a cozy environment where they know they are loved and you’ll be giving your furry friend all they need to wake up with a big grin each morning.
Here are a few quick tips:
- Select healthier foods that are age appropriate and tailored to their breed and health condition
- Provide fresh water at all times for proper hydration
- Engage in daily exercise with walks and toys to maintain a healthy weight and promote socialization
- Schedule regular checkups with your vet to catch health issues before they happen
- Groom and brush their teeth—dogs can feel it when they look good.
- Practice kindness. By providing an environment that promotes positivity in the human world, you generate positivity in the dog world, too.
Promote Better Breathing and a Safe Lifestyle for Your Canine
This goes both ways—when you invest in the air quality and mental/physical health of your dog, you’re doing it for yourself as well. And that means regular dusting, avoiding smoking near your dog, ensuring you have proper ventilation, playing, keeping them out of hazardous weather, and using earth and pet-friendly products that won’t harm their lungs, eyes, paws, or skin.
Now, you get to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle + clean air while keeping your pet healthy and happy.
When it comes to our dogs, there’s little we won’t do to make sure they’re loved, cuddled, scratched, and adored day in and day out. By creating a healthful living environment for them to thrive in, you’re not only enhancing their health and energy levels, you’re also taking an important step in enhancing your own mental and physical well-being.
Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7397909/
https://vet.tufts.edu/news-events/news/pet-dental-health-fact-or-fiction
Disclaimers
1 Airmega air purifiers have been proven to trap dust, pollen, dander in the air based on KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) testing. They have been tested according to the Korea Air Cleaning Association standard (SPS-KACA 002-132:2022 Modified) to measure the 0.01㎛ size of particle removal rate. It was tested on maximum airflow speed in normal room temperature and humidity conditions. The performance may vary in the actual living environment of customers. Tested with Airmega Aim, 50, 100, 150, Tower AP-1216L, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, Icon, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
2Our HEPA filter complies with IEST-RP-CC007 standards at speed level 1 as tested by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance). SGS's test report only reflects SGS's evaluation of the sample and does not reflect the evaluation of the batch of goods from which the sample was taken. Tested with Airmega 100, 150, 160, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 250 Art, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
3 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to JEM 1467: 2015 condition, the concentration of acetic acid was proven to be reduced up to 99.5% in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on actual environment. Tested with Airmega 150, Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
4 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022, showed result of over 99.5% removal rate of common household gases including Ammonia, Acetaldehyde, Acetic acid, Formaldehyde, Toluene, Benzene, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) within 30 minutes. Results may vary in different environments and not all odors or gas particles may be removed. Tested with Airmega MightyS AP-1512HHS, 250S, 300S, 400S, 350, 450
5 Test conducted using Coway Allergen filter media (5×5 cm) placed in a polyethylene bag. The allergen solution and sample were immersed in 2 mL of phosphate buffer (100 ng/mL) prior to the reaction and heat-sealed to specimen size. The reaction was maintained at 4°C for 24 hours. Nichinichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. conducted the test using ELISA to measure allergen concentration. Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
6 Removal rates of Ammonia (NH₃) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) were tested in a 1 m³ chamber under EL608:2023 conditions for 30 minutes. Gas Detector Tubes were used for measurement, and testing was conducted by KCL (Korea Conformity Laboratories). Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
7 Reduction rates of Naphthalene, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide were tested using the Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH in 1㎥ chamber, following JEM-1467:2015 standards. Tests were conducted by Intertek. Actual performance may vary depending on the living environment. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
9 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted with Methyl mercaptan, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric acid in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber with a test time of 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of over 99.5% was achieved. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
10 Tested by the Guangzhou Institute of Microbiology, exposed the filter media to protein solutions for 24 hours under ISO 4333-2022 standard. The results showed strong reduction performance: >99.79% for pollen, >99.60% for dog allergen, >99.90% for cat allergen, and >99.80% for dust mites matter allergen. Actual results may vary depending on room size, airflow, and pollutant levels. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
11 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber for 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of >99.5% was achieved for Formaldehyde and Toluene in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
12 Tested by Intertek. The evaluation was conducted against designated test materials: Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. The test was performed in a sealed 1.0×1.0×1.0 m (1.0 m³) odor chamber at a test room temperature of (23±2)°C (measured between 23.6∼23.9°C) and a test room humidity of (45±5)% R.H. (measured between 40∼48)% Relative Humidity. It met the odor removal rate of ≥99.9% for Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
