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Autumn air and coughing in pets: when is a little extra help needed?
Autumn air and coughing in pets
When a little extra help is needed 🍁
Autumn air and coughing in pets
When your pet needs a little extra help 🍁
Autumn brings cooler days, walks through fallen leaves, and a renewed desire to spend time outdoors.
For most pets, it's an enjoyable season — but for those with sensitive airways, such as animals with tracheal collapse, heart failure, or feline asthma, dry air and colder temperatures can pose a small challenge.
The combination of lower outdoor temperatures and indoor heating can dry out the environment and make breathing more difficult, leading to coughing, shortness of breath, or fatigue even after a short walk.
How to support your pet in times of need
Even the strongest pets can experience delicate moments during seasonal changes.
In these situations, providing a source of supplemental oxygen can help your pet regain calm and improve oxygenation.
The PawPrint ready-to-use oxygen kits are designed specifically for this purpose: lightweight, safe, and easy to use, they allow you to act quickly when your pet shows signs of breathlessness.
Each kit includes single-use canisters, tubing, and a PureVent mask to deliver 99% oxygen within minutes — whether at home or on the way to the vet.
Toki recommends: during the colder months, keep the kit close at hand, especially if your dog or cat has a known respiratory condition. It’s a practical support tool — not an emergency treatment — but it can truly make a difference when quick action is needed.
Why it's helpful to be prepared, even if your pet has no diagnosis
Respiratory difficulties don’t only affect animals already being treated for chronic conditions.
Even a healthy pet can experience a sudden episode of breathlessness caused by cold air, intense exertion, or a moment of high stress.
Having a ready-to-use oxygen kit at home means you can act immediately, providing relief and gaining valuable time before your vet can assess the situation.
While most studies focus on animals with known respiratory conditions, the growing use of home oxygen therapy also suggests its value as a preventive measure or in delicate moments when breathing becomes more laboured. (Source: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2024)
In this sense, oxygen should not be seen solely as an emergency treatment, but rather as a safety tool to support your pet’s daily wellbeing — especially during seasons when the air is drier and breathing can become more challenging.
Recognising the signs that deserve attention
- Rapid or laboured breathing after play or a walk
- Frequent or dry coughing
- Pale or bluish gums
- Tiredness, lethargy, or disorientation
If you notice one or more of these signs, oxygen support can provide immediate relief while you wait for veterinary assessment.
Autumn can still be a season to enjoy together
Cold weather doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying time outdoors together.
With a few simple precautions and tools designed for wellbeing, your pet can continue to breathe comfortably and enjoy the most colourful season of the year.
Find out more about ready-to-use oxygen kits for dogs and cats →
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Scientific insights
- Oxygen Therapy in Small Animals: A Review (2018) – a general review of oxygen therapy in small animals. Read on ResearchGate
- High-flow oxygen therapy versus conventional oxygen therapy in dogs and cats during bronchoscopy (2024) – a study demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of high-flow oxygen. Read on Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Advanced Oxygen Therapy for the Small Animal Patient (2022) – an overview of advanced oxygen therapy use in veterinary medicine. Read on PubMed
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