Artificial Respiration and CPR for Dogs
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs.
Foster & Smith
If your dog becomes unconscious, respiratory arrest
may occur, and usually occurs before cardiac arrest.
The heart may continue to beat for several minutes
after the breathing stops. Artificial respiration, or
rescue breathing, must begin immediately to save
your dog's life. If the heart stops, chest
compressions must be given right away to keep the
blood pumping. Artificial respiration and chest
compressions given together are called
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
Artificial Respiration
If your dog has gone into respiratory arrest, begin
artificial respiration immediately.
Lay your dog on his side on a flat surface.
Be sure your dog has stopped breathing: 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.
Check the airway - it must be clear. Extend the
head and neck. 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 the object cannot be reached or
pulled out, use the Heimlich maneuver. Do not
mistake the small bones in the throat for a foreign
object.
Once the airway is clear, begin rescue breathing.
With your dog on his side, lift the chin to
straighten out his throat.
Use one hand to grasp the muzzle and hold the
mouth shut.
Put your mouth completely over the nose and blow
gently; the chest should expand. Blow just enough
to move his chest (blow harder for large dogs,
gently for cats and small dogs).
Wait for the air to leave the lungs before breathing
again.
Continue this, giving 20 breaths per minute (one
breath every three seconds), until your dog breathes
on his own or as long as the heart beats.
Continue to monitor the heartbeat.
CPR
If your dog's heart has stopped beating, CPR must
begin immediately. It is best to have two people
performing CPR - one continuing artificial
respiration while the other does chest
compressions. Follow the instructions for artificial
respiration, alternating with chest compressions.
For two people performing CPR, alternate one
breath with three compressions. For one person
performing CPR, alternate one breath with five
compressions.
For Small Dogs (under 30 pounds)
Lay your dog on her side on a flat surface.
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.
For Medium & Large Dogs (over 30 pounds)
Lay your dog on her side on a flat surface.
Place one hand on top of the other over the widest
portion of the rib cage, not over the heart.
Keeping your arms straight, push down on the rib
cage. Compress the chest ¼ of its width. Squeeze and
release rhythmically at a rate of 80 compressions
per minute.
Continue CPR until your dog breathes on his own
and has a steady heartbeat.
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs.
Foster & Smith
If your dog becomes unconscious, respiratory arrest
may occur, and usually occurs before cardiac arrest.
The heart may continue to beat for several minutes
after the breathing stops. Artificial respiration, or
rescue breathing, must begin immediately to save
your dog's life. If the heart stops, chest
compressions must be given right away to keep the
blood pumping. Artificial respiration and chest
compressions given together are called
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
Artificial Respiration
If your dog has gone into respiratory arrest, begin
artificial respiration immediately.
Lay your dog on his side on a flat surface.
Be sure your dog has stopped breathing: 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.
Check the airway - it must be clear. Extend the
head and neck. 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 the object cannot be reached or
pulled out, use the Heimlich maneuver. Do not
mistake the small bones in the throat for a foreign
object.
Once the airway is clear, begin rescue breathing.
With your dog on his side, lift the chin to
straighten out his throat.
Use one hand to grasp the muzzle and hold the
mouth shut.
Put your mouth completely over the nose and blow
gently; the chest should expand. Blow just enough
to move his chest (blow harder for large dogs,
gently for cats and small dogs).
Wait for the air to leave the lungs before breathing
again.
Continue this, giving 20 breaths per minute (one
breath every three seconds), until your dog breathes
on his own or as long as the heart beats.
Continue to monitor the heartbeat.
CPR
If your dog's heart has stopped beating, CPR must
begin immediately. It is best to have two people
performing CPR - one continuing artificial
respiration while the other does chest
compressions. Follow the instructions for artificial
respiration, alternating with chest compressions.
For two people performing CPR, alternate one
breath with three compressions. For one person
performing CPR, alternate one breath with five
compressions.
For Small Dogs (under 30 pounds)
Lay your dog on her side on a flat surface.
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.
For Medium & Large Dogs (over 30 pounds)
Lay your dog on her side on a flat surface.
Place one hand on top of the other over the widest
portion of the rib cage, not over the heart.
Keeping your arms straight, push down on the rib
cage. Compress the chest ¼ of its width. Squeeze and
release rhythmically at a rate of 80 compressions
per minute.
Continue CPR until your dog breathes on his own
and has a steady heartbeat.
CPR for DOGS
Long Coat Vs. Smooth
Long coats have the reputation for shedding a lot and being
harder to maintain, but they are actually no more grooming
than a smooth coat and shed no more than a smooth coat.
Whatever coat you choose, Dachshunds, make great pets and
have very little "doggy" odor
Long coats have the reputation for shedding a lot and being
harder to maintain, but they are actually no more grooming
than a smooth coat and shed no more than a smooth coat.
Whatever coat you choose, Dachshunds, make great pets and
have very little "doggy" odor
Males make wonderful pets if they are fixed at 6-8 months of
age. They do not raise their legs to urinate or "mark" their
territory. Males are calmer than females and are often easier
to train and they listen better. Most people ask for a cute
little girl. The males are just as cute and will usually be the
most affectionate and cuddly.
age. They do not raise their legs to urinate or "mark" their
territory. Males are calmer than females and are often easier
to train and they listen better. Most people ask for a cute
little girl. The males are just as cute and will usually be the
most affectionate and cuddly.
Long coat Vs. Smooth
Males Vs. Females
Males Vs. Females
Males Vs. Females
LOYALTY
You can't buy loyalty,they say,
I bought it though,the other day
You cant buy friendships,tried and true
Well just the same,I bought that too.
I made my bid and on spot
Brought love and faith and a whole
job lot
Of happiness,so all in all
The purchase price was pretty small
I bought a single trusting heart,
that gave devation from the start
If you think these things
are NOT FOR SALE
Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a
wagging tail
-Unknown
You can't buy loyalty,they say,
I bought it though,the other day
You cant buy friendships,tried and true
Well just the same,I bought that too.
I made my bid and on spot
Brought love and faith and a whole
job lot
Of happiness,so all in all
The purchase price was pretty small
I bought a single trusting heart,
that gave devation from the start
If you think these things
are NOT FOR SALE
Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a
wagging tail
-Unknown
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