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CPR for cats and dogs is similar to CPR
for humans
These directions assume the animal is unconscious and the risk of being
bitten by the animal is not present
1. First open the mouth and make sure the air passage is clear. Remove any
obstruction.
2. Next extend the head and give several artificial respirations:
a. For large
dogs: close the animal's jaw tightly and breathe into the nose. The animal's
chest should rise.
b. For small dogs and cats you may be able to cover the
nose and mouth with your mouth as you breathe. The animal's chest should
rise.
c. The rate of breaths depends on the size of the
animal
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i. Dogs over 60 lbs: 10 breaths per
minute
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ii. Animals 11 to 60 lbs: 15 breaths
per minute
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iii. Animals 10 lbs or less: 20
breaths per minute
3. Next perform chest compression
a. For large
dogs you may be able to position the dogs on its back and compress the chest
just like for humans.
b. For small dogs, and cats, as well as large dogs with
funnel chests, you may need to lie the animal on its side and compress the
side of the rib cage. Alternatively you can position the animal on its back
and press on both sides of the rib cage.
c. The rate of chest compressions varies with the size
of the animal
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i. Dogs over 60 lbs: 60 compressions
per minute
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ii. Animals 11 to 60 lbs: 80-100
compressions per minute
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iii. Animals 10 lbs or less: 120
compressions per minute
4. Remember to alternate breaths with
compressions: The ratio of compressions to breaths should be approximately
the same as for humans: 15:2. Continue doing this until the animal responds
or begins to breathe on its own.
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