A recent study by found that over 70 percent of pet owners have no idea how to perform CPR on their pets. This is a problem, as it puts your pet at serious risk for injury or death during an emergency situation. In this article, we'll cover what pet CPR is, when and where it should be performed, and how you can train your furry friend to respond in the event of an emergency.
What is pet CPR?
Pet CPR is a form of mouth-to-snout resuscitation that can be used in an emergency. It's not the same as human CPR, but it does have some similarities.
Pet CPR involves giving your pet breaths through his or her nose, which is connected to their lungs via the trachea (the tube that carries air into and out of the lungs). The difference between human and animal respiratory systems means that pet owners should never use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on their furry friends--that way lies death! Pet owners should also avoid chest compressions unless they're trained in proper technique; doing so could cause serious damage to your pet's ribs and internal organs.
Pet CPR can help save your pet's life in an emergency situation until medical help arrives at home or wherever you found yourself unable to revive him/her with mouth-to-snout resuscitation (MTSR). If someone discovers their unconscious dog has stopped breathing after eating something poisonous -- like chocolate -- they should call your veterinarian immediately but start administering MTSR right away too!
How to perform CPR on cats and dogs
If your pet is unconscious, check for a heartbeat by placing your fingers on the chest and feeling for it. If there is no response and you cannot find a heartbeat, start CPR immediately. To do this:
- Place one hand under its chest and lift up gently to open up its airway (this will also help if your pet has been sick).
- Using two fingers from each hand, compress its chest wall at least 2 inches deep (or until you feel resistance), then release quickly so that it doesn't take too much effort; repeat this procedure 15 times per minute until help arrives.
How to perform mouth-to-snout resuscitation
For the most part, pet CPR is very similar to human CPR. You'll want to make sure you have a pet first aid kit on hand and know how to use it before attempting mouth-to-snout resuscitation. If possible, use a pet oxygen mask if available; if not, use your own.
- Remove your own oxygen mask before placing it over your dog's nose and mouth (or cat's nose).
- Covering both nostrils with one hand helps keep them open so air can pass through easily--you can also pinch the nose gently between two fingers if necessary.
- Keep this position while breathing into the animal's mouth for about one second per breath until its chest rises again; repeat until there are no more breaths left in your lungs or chest compressions are required (in which case stop doing both).
When to perform CPR on your pet
- If your pet is having difficulty breathing.
- If your pet is unconscious and not responding to you or others in the household.
- If your pet has been poisoned (by ingesting something toxic).
- If your pet has been in an accident, such as being hit by a car or falling from a height. In these situations, it's important to act quickly because time is of the essence when dealing with an injured animal who may have suffered internal bleeding or broken bones that could cause further damage if left untreated for too long!
- In cases where a bee sting has caused swelling around their mouth area and/or throat area so much so that they can't breathe properly anymore due to lack of airflow into their lungs through their mouth area due to swelling...this would be another reason why performing CPR would be necessary here since there's nothing else left but this option left now given all other possibilities were exhausted already before reaching this point."
Pets can be trained to respond to emergencies, just like humans.
Pets can be trained to respond to emergencies, just like humans. Dogs and cats can be taught basic commands such as "sit" or "stay." This type of training is called obedience training and it's important that your pet knows the command word for each command they will need in an emergency situation.
It may take some time before you are able to get your dog or cat trained properly, but don't give up! The process can be long and frustrating at times, but if you want your four-legged friend by your side when there's trouble then this is something worth working towards. If things aren't going well with the training process--and let's face it: sometimes they won't!--it might help if you seek out a professional trainer who has experience working with pets
Conclusion
We hope that you've gained a better understanding of how to perform CPR on your furry friend. It's important to remember that pets can be trained to respond to emergencies, just like humans. The best way to keep them safe is by being prepared for any situation and knowing what needs to be done when faced with an emergency situation.