Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Dogs
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Dogs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, is a combination of chest compression and artificial respiration. It is normally used when you cannot feel or hear the dog’s heart beat. Once the dog stops breathing the heart will go into cardiac arrest and cease beating. Before performing this procedure please keep in mind that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is hazardous and can cause physical complications or fatal damage if performed on a healthy dog. It should only be performed when necessary. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for puppies/ dogs less than 30 pounds (14 kg): Lay the dog on a flat surface with his/her right side against the surface. Cup your palms and hold the dog with one palm on either side above the heart region. (You can also place your thumb on one side of his chest and keep the fingers on the other side.) Compress the chest for one inch to one-quarter or one-third the width of the chest for a count of o