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CPR for Dogs

As with anything concerning your pet, always consult with a professional first. Talk to your veterinarian for the latest updated information.

It's all about the ABC'c.
Airway, breathing and circulation.

Airway- Is your dog breathing? Lie your dog on his back and listen to his mouth and nose while you observe his stomach for movements of breathing. Gently tap your dog and call out their name to see if they move. Then (being careful not to get bitten or scratched) lean down close and LOOK, LISTEN AND FEEL for breathing. Look: at the chest of the animal to see if it's moving.

Check the nose and the mouth for obstructions which can be making breathing difficult. The airway must be clear. Open the mouth and look for a foreign object. If an object is blocking the airway, grab the tongue and pull it outward. If this does not dislodge the object, use your fingers, pliers, or tongs to grasp it.


If your DOG is NOT breathing use a finger to clear any mucus or other objects from the mouth. TILT the head back to straighten the airway passage.Pull his tongue just a little bit, close the mouth and tilt their head just a little to open their Airway. Give them 4 -5 breaths from your mouth to their nose! This is Mouth-to-Snout resuscitation. You'll want to give them just enough air to make the chest rise.

Circulation: This means you're checking to see if their heart is working. The best place to find the pulse is on the inside of the rear leg, towards the top of the leg. This is called the Femoral Pulse.


If there is no Pulse, start CPR

Repeat the breathing procedure once every five (5) seconds until your DOG is breathing normally, or until your Vet or other Emergency technician is available to begin treatment.





Place the dog on the ground or other hard surface with its right side down (larger dogs). Take it's left front leg and bend at the elbow, rotating at the shoulder. The point where the elbow of the dog touches the body is where you place your hands for compressions. Put one hand on top of the other and clasp your fingers together. Lock your elbows and start performing compressions. Push approximately 2-3 inches deep. Give compressions first then a breath. After 1 minute check for a pulse. repeat if there's no response.
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For smaller dogs. Place the palm of your hand on the rib cage over the heart. Place your other hand on top of the first. (For puppies and kittens, put your thumb on one side of the chest and the rest of your fingers on the other side.) Compress the chest about one inch. Squeeze and release rhythmically at a rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute.



Giant Dogs = Give 1 breath every 10 compressions.

Medium to large dogs = Give 1 breath every 5 compressions.

Small Dogs = Give 1 breath every 5 compressions.

Watch for the rise and fall of the chest, feel for breath on your hand, look at the gums - they will turn blue from lack of oxygen.

These instructions are just for a quick reference. Consult an expert. If your pet is having distress of any kind, seek a veterinarian.