CPR is a lifesaver of dogs! Dog owners are encouraged by the American Red Cross and other animal health organizations to learn how to give the pet CPR. One family member that knows how to give CPR to the dog will be very beneficial for the pet. CPR is for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Pets that had cardiac arrests are revived through CPR. Cardiopulmunary procedure is an emergency care that will stabilize the pet's condition after cardiac arrest.
Airway blockage, electrocution, ingestion of poisonous substances are only some of the life threatening accidents that can happen to a dog. Prevention will naturally be the best bet to save the pet from these life threatening conditions. Dogs have an inquisitive and energetic nature and no matter how dog owners try to keep the pet safe, accidents will still happen. An owner's best option is to get ready for any eventuality by learning how to administer first aid treatments. Competency of the owner to administer CPR can stabilize the condition before the pet is transported to a veterinary facility. The skill of the pet owner to administer this first aid method can save the life of the pet and can give the pet owner the chance to enjoy the companionship of the pet for many more days. CPR entails the administration of artificial respiration and chest compression. The same with human CPR, this life saving skill for the pet has to follow the ABC process.
A is for the dog's airway. Check if the dog's airway is clear. A blocked airway will make the administration of artificial respiration futile. Extend the dog's head, open the mouth and try to see if a foreign object is blocking the airway. The blockage can be manually removed if possible or the Heimlich maneuver can be performed.
Rescue breathing can begin once the airway is cleared. With one hand, hold the mouth of the dog close and blow on the dog's nose to make the chest move. Blow over the dog's nose once every three seconds until the dog is already breathing without help. Breathing must be at full lung capacity to revive large dogs. Artificial respiration for small dogs must be gentler. Breathing is aimed to move the chest and not to inflate the lungs.
Chest compression must be immediately done to a dog that has no pulse or heartbeat. The palm of the hand must be positioned over the dog's heart. With the other hand placed on top of the other start compression. Compression must be done at the rate of 3 compressions every 2 seconds. While administering CPR check signs of breathing periodically
Airway blockage, electrocution, ingestion of poisonous substances are only some of the life threatening accidents that can happen to a dog. Prevention will naturally be the best bet to save the pet from these life threatening conditions. Dogs have an inquisitive and energetic nature and no matter how dog owners try to keep the pet safe, accidents will still happen. An owner's best option is to get ready for any eventuality by learning how to administer first aid treatments. Competency of the owner to administer CPR can stabilize the condition before the pet is transported to a veterinary facility. The skill of the pet owner to administer this first aid method can save the life of the pet and can give the pet owner the chance to enjoy the companionship of the pet for many more days. CPR entails the administration of artificial respiration and chest compression. The same with human CPR, this life saving skill for the pet has to follow the ABC process.
A is for the dog's airway. Check if the dog's airway is clear. A blocked airway will make the administration of artificial respiration futile. Extend the dog's head, open the mouth and try to see if a foreign object is blocking the airway. The blockage can be manually removed if possible or the Heimlich maneuver can be performed.
Rescue breathing can begin once the airway is cleared. With one hand, hold the mouth of the dog close and blow on the dog's nose to make the chest move. Blow over the dog's nose once every three seconds until the dog is already breathing without help. Breathing must be at full lung capacity to revive large dogs. Artificial respiration for small dogs must be gentler. Breathing is aimed to move the chest and not to inflate the lungs.
Chest compression must be immediately done to a dog that has no pulse or heartbeat. The palm of the hand must be positioned over the dog's heart. With the other hand placed on top of the other start compression. Compression must be done at the rate of 3 compressions every 2 seconds. While administering CPR check signs of breathing periodically
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