Face Mask for Dog

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Update May 25: my printer is broken. I can no longer work on this as it is currently designed. I will try to provide a handmade alternative. There are dog masks of N95 quality on the market however they are often either (1) not fitted to the face or (2) quite expensive. There are now confirmed cases of covid within domestic pet species. I would like to be able to take my service dog out and about with me during these times. How to size for this mask will be based on measuring for a muzzle. You must measure based on the dog in a panting and relaxed position. This will remove the risk of injury and discomfort. Due to the unique shape of a fitted mask on a dog, I suspect that two layers will be necessary. Also note that sewing will cause the material to be inappropriately permeated. You should add a safe glue to these sections to avoid the seam line being a weak location in the filtration process. A filter is only as strong as its weakest point. Layer one is cloth. Please make cloth decisions carefully as you would for yourself. This layer should be negatively charged and repellent. An example of this is microfiber, soft, woven polyester. The boning / busk is applied to this layer to keep the filter layer in proper position and avoid material dropping down uncomfortably on dog's snout. With this layer, the filter may be replaced for disinfection and the outer layer carefully washed. Layer two is the filtration. It is intended to cover the whole of the mask from the inside. Please ensure that a section of positively charged material is covering the exhaust valve, as well, so that others do not become infected by mistake. An example of this type of material is terry cloth. I will post further updates as I test out prints and measurements. I hope this helps you and your domestic animals!