PETALING JAYA, Feb 4 — Pet face masks have been selling like hot cakes as worried dog owners in China and abroad seek to protect their pets from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Although no evidence has shown that canines can contract the illness, many dog lovers aren’t taking the chance and...
Tuesday, 04 Feb 2020 04:44 PM MYTBusiness has been booming for pet face masks sellers. — Picture from Taobao/Zhou Tianxiao
PETALING JAYA, Feb 4 — Pet face masks have been selling like hot cakes as worried dog owners in China and abroad seek to protect their pets from the novel coronavirus . Although no evidence has shown that canines can contract the illness, many dog lovers aren’t taking the chance and have hit up brands like K9 Mask to purchase protective gear for their furry friends.
The company’s chief executive officer Kirby Holmes told USA Today that they have seen a 300 to 400 per cent rise in sales recently due to rising concern over the outbreak.“We would usually average five to 10 units a day. We’ve sold 110 to 130 units in just the past few days,” Holmes said. K9 Mask makes no explicit claims that their products, which cost US$55 , are effective in protecting furry friends against viruses.
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