CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a life saving technique that includes chest compression and artificial respiration. CPR technique is generally used when you cannot feel or hear the dog’s heartbeat. If you know the right way to administer CPR, you may be able to save your pet’s life before you get your pet to a veterinarian. It is important to note that CPR should only be performed when necessary. If performed on a healthy dog, CPR can be extremely dangerous and can cause physical complications or fatal damage. There are different ways to perform CPR on different types of dogs, for instance:
For dogs under 10 Kg/22 lbs, you much use one-handed technique that includes wrapping the hand over sternum and chest. Carry out 30 compressions (100-120x/minute). Allow the pet’s chest to fully recoil between compressions. Give two mouth-to-snout rescue breaths after each set of compressions.
For medium to giant dogs, lay the dog on her side on a flat surface. Now use the two-handed technique by placing your hands over the widest part of the chest. Compress the chest 1/4th of its width, squeeze and release rhythmically at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.
Get trained in pet CPR by attending a certified Pet CPR Training in Petaluma and get to know the right way to perform CPR and save a pet’s life.
