Bark N' Scratch Outpost.
5835 W. Blue Mound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI. 53213
414-444-4110
CPR for Dogs & Cats
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Bark N' Scratch Outpost. 5835 W. Blue Mound Rd. Milwaukee, WI. 53213 414-444-4110 CPR for Dogs & Cats |
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CPR for Dogs & Cats is similar to CPR for humans. These directions assume the animal is unconscious and the risk of being bitten by the animal is not present. 1. Remove any obstruction. Open animals mouth and make sure the air passage is clear. If not remove the object obstructing the air passage. 2. Extend the head and give several artificial respirations: A. For large dogs: close the animal's jaw tightly and breathe into the nose. The animal's chest should rise. Give 2 breaths. B. For small dogs and cats you may be able to cover the nose and mouth with your mouth as you breathe. The anima's chest should rise. Give 2 breaths. 3. Next perform chest compression A. For large dogs you may be able to position the dogs on its back and compress the chest just like for humans. B. For small dogs and cats as well as large dogs with funnel chests, you may need to lie the animal on its side and compress the side of the rib cage. Alternatively you can position the animal on its back and press on both sides of the rib cage. C. The rate of chest compressions varies with the size of the animal. Dog over 60#: 60 compressions per minute Animals 11 to 60#: 80-100- compressions per minute Animals 10# or less: 120 compressions per minutes. 4. Alternate breaths with compressions The ratio of compressions to breaths should be approximately the same as for humans 30compressions 2breaths Continue doing this until the animal responds or begins to breathe on its own. |
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