How to give CPR to a dog?
Rozella Koelpin
2025-08-20 13:38:30
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To give CPR to a dog, check for breathing and a heartbeat, if you do not see your pet’s chest moving and cannot find a heartbeat, begin CPR with chest compressions. For deep chested dogs, place the heel of one hand over the widest part of the chest and place your other hand directly over the first hand. Lock your elbows and make sure your shoulders are directly above your hands. Then, push hard and push fast at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, compressing 1/3 to 1/2 the width of your pet’s chest. Perform 30 chest compressions. To give rescue breaths, gently close the pet’s mouth and extend the pet’s neck to open the airway. Cover your pet’s nose with your mouth and exhale until you see the pet’s chest rise. Continue giving CPR with a cycle of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until your dog or cat begins breathing again on its own. Briefly check for breathing and a heartbeat every 2 minutes. Continue CPR until you reach a veterinary hospital.
Thurman McLaughlin
2025-08-09 02:32:19
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To give CPR to a dog, you should first check for response and breathing, and if they are unresponsive and not breathing, begin CPR immediately. If the dog’s airway is clear, they aren’t breathing, and if the colour of their gums isn’t a healthy pink but has a blueish tinge instead, this indicates the circulation is not functioning normally and immediate CPR is needed. Firstly, turn the dog onto its right-hand side. Start by delivering chest compressions, deliver 30 chest compressions at a rate of 120bpm, then 2 breaths, then immediately another round of 30 chest compressions. Push hard and fast for 30 compressions, follow by 2 breaths. Chest compressions should normally be done with the animal lying on their side, aim to compress the chest to 25% of the depth of the chest, at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute. Continue the compressions and rescue breaths until you can hear the heartbeat and feel or hear regular breathing. If you feel there is personal risk involved in giving rescue breaths, just do chest compressions. Giving compressions can be tiring, especially in larger dogs, if it is possible, swap with someone else, if you do swap, do so during rescue breaths as there shouldn’t be any pause in chest compressions.
Hassie Walker
2025-08-01 15:19:48
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To administer CPR to your cat or dog, before starting, it's crucial to check your pet's vital signs. Is your pet breathing? Look for visible movements of their chest as a sign of breathing. Check their gums – a white, gray, or bluish color indicates poor circulation or lack of oxygen. And most importantly, check for a pulse. You can feel the femoral artery on the inside of their hind leg, near the top.
Only perform this procedure if your pet is not breathing and does not have a pulse.
If your pet is a cat or a small dog weighing less than 30 pounds, you will need to use less force compared to a larger dog. Place your pet on their right side on a flat surface. Stack one hand over the other and lock your fingers, using the palm of your hand to compress their chest over their heart.
After every 5 chest compressions, give your pet one breath. Gently hold their muzzle closed with your hands and breathe into their nose to inflate their lungs.
The main difference between CPR for humans and pets is that mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not required for our furry companions. Instead, you will need to breathe into your pet's nose to provide the necessary air for their lungs.
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