How To Administer CPR

How to Administer CPR

If an animal is in need of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) you have to move very fast. It’s best to learn CPR by taking a course, such as one given by your local chapter of the Red Cross or your local animal shelter. However, even without a course it’s a good idea to have a general idea of how to give a dog CPR.

Administering breaths

Administering chest compressions for animals weighing less than 30lbs:

Administering chest compressions for dogs weighing more than 30lbs:

It’s best to administer breaths and compressions at the same time. However, if you’re working on your own, give one breath of artificial respiration after every five compressions. Repeat the process until the dog breathes by itself.