CPR For Dogs and Cats

CPR is necessary if your dog or cat is not breathing or has no pulse.
Possible causes:
Choking; Unconsciousness from Drowning or Shock; Poisoning; Allergic Reaction
1. Lay the dog or cat on his or her side and remove any obstructions in the airway.
Open mouth, pull tongue forward, extend neck and sweep mouth with finger.
2. If the airway is clear, extend neck, hold tongue out of mouth &
close animal's jaws over tongue.
3. Holding jaws closed, breathe into both nostrils for 5 to 6 breaths.
If no response, continue artificial respiration (see below). If there is no pulse,
begin cardiac compressions.
4. Depress the widest part of the chest wall 1.5 to 3 inches with one or two hands.
Refer to compressions per minute (below) list for weight specific info.
5. Continue artificial respiration. Refer to breaths per minute
list (below) for weight specific info.
Weight |
Compressions per minute |
Under 5 lbs. |
Place hands around rib cage & apply cardiac massage |
5 - 10 lbs.
|
120 - 140 times per minute |
11 - 60 lbs. |
80 - 100 times per minute |
Over 60 lbs. |
60 times per minute |
Weight |
Breaths per Minute |
Under 5 lbs. |
30+ breaths per minute |
5 - 10 lbs. |
30+ breaths per minute |
11 -60 lbs. |
16 -20 breaths per minute |
Over 60 lbs. |
12 breaths per minute |
For Emergencies, please call us at (480) 893-0533 during regular
business hours (Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM) and Saturdays (8 AM - 1 PM).
If it is outside our regular hours, please call First Pet Emergency Hospital (480) 732-0018.
This is not a replacement for a veterinary consultation.
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