The importance of knowing CPR for your pup!
In 2007 I read about how my blogging friend, Tish, saved her pup Cruella from choking. It was a very scary situation and thank dog she knew what to do!
It's so important to know information on how to perform CPR on your dog! You just never know what can happen.
Here we bring you information on how to learn CPR and when to use it. As my Mum always says, BE PREPARED!
Canine CPR resources!
- Pet CPR & First Aid
- A link to a simple breakdown of dog and cat CPR, written for the average pet owner.
- Canine CPR PDF and Flyer
- A great link to a brochure/flyer from Lori H. Feldman, DVM and Henry J. Feldman, M.D. on procedures for implementing Canine CPR. This flyer is perfect for printing out and keeping in your car, home and pet first aid kit!
- How to give your dog CPR
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, as it is called, is a version of artificial respiration that includes assisting the heart to beat. The purpose of CPR is to keep oxygen moving to the lungs and blood circulating throughout the body. The directions contained here apply to dogs. Please remember, while these instructions may be good in an emergency, it is wise to check with your Vet to establish the procedure that is best for your dog
- Learn the Heimlich maneuver and be prepared
- The well known Heimlich Maneuver or 'Hug of Life' for removing obstructions in human throats works for dogs and cats too. Learn how...
- Tips to help a choking dog
- Signs that your dog is choking include convulsive coughing, choking noises, open mouth, protruding tongue and pawing at the mouth. Learn more...
How to perform CPR on your pup!
Checking the vitals!
Vital Statistics
Pulse and Heart RateNormal resting rates:
Cats: 150-200 bpm
Small dogs: 90-120 bpm
Medium dogs: 70-110 bpm
Large dogs: 60-90 bpm
Pulse should be strong, regular and easy to locate.
Checking the pulse
The easiest place to locate a pulse is the femoral artery in the groin area. Place your fingers on the inside of the hind leg and slide your hand upward until the back of your fingers touches the abdomen. Gently move your fingers back and forth on the inside of the hind leg until you feel the pulsing blood. Count the number of pulses in 15 seconds and multiply that number by 4. This will give you the beats per minute (bpm).
Temperature
Normal temp. for dogs and cats: 100-102.5 degrees
Officer Mike helps save a dog's life with CPR!
Rescue 911 - Episode 213 - "Cop Saves Dog"
A cop comes to the rescue when a dalmatian chokes on a toy ball. This segment was taken from Episode 213 which aired on January 1, 1991 on CBS. This particular version of the segment was taken from a 30-minute syndicated episode, so small parts of it may have been cut out to make room for commercials.
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Learn CPR with the Canine CPR DVD!
Knowing how to respond quickly in an emergency and, if necessary, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save lives.In this Canine CPR DVD, featured veterinarian Dr. Melanie Mokos discusses practical issues and provides a step-by-step demonstration of the techniques.
Instruction includes: definition of cardiopulmonary arrest, assessment of the dog, preparing the dog for CPR, demonstration of breathing and compression techniques, CPR techniques for one or two people, benefits of learning canine CPR.
Get the Canine CPR DVD and be prepared!
Canine CPR in the news!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDeluxe Canine First Aid Kit
Deluxe Canine First Aid KitAccidents can happen so be prepared. The Deluxe Canine First Aid Kit is a high-quality first aid kit designed just for dogs. It contains over 40 veterinarian-recommended emergency items in a blue padded and insulated Thermos carrying case that is 10"L x 7"W x 3"D. This first aid kit also contains a 112-page book, Emergency First Aid for Your Dog by Dr. Tamara S. Shearer, which fits conveniently inside the cover of the kit.
Firefighter Odom saves pup with CPR!
Big kudos to Firefighter Odom in Northwest Louisiana for saving a pups life with Canine CPR in March of 2008! We applaud you, Firefighter Odom."The fact that firefighters can be lifesavers isn't anything new, but the back-to-life efforts of one Louisiana smoke-eater went above and beyond the call of duty. It happened in the town of West Monroe on Friday when Stephen Odom was called to a blaze at a home on a local street.
The fearful owner told him her two dogs were trapped inside the burning wreckage and pleaded with the crews to try and save them. Odom put on his oxygen mask, took a spare with him, and ventured into the smoky darkness, heading for the room where the animals were kept.
He found them under some blankets in their carriers, trapped in the house, and brought them outside. But it looked like it might have been too late for one of the terriers. The little dog wasn't breathing when he pulled it out of the cage and so Odom decided to do for the animal what he'd do for a human - administer CPR."
Read more!
The American Red Cross Pet First Aid Classes!
The best way to learn CPR is through an American Red Cross pet first aid class. They have classes all over the country!Click here and search for your local chapter to find one near you!
You can also find pet first aid classes through PetTech.net.
More lifesaving tips!
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Learn some quick Heimlich tips for your dog.
Cat Health Care Tips : How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a Cat or Small Dog
Learning to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a cat or small dog is a helpful skill for emergencies. Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a small pet with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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Keep this chart handy!
Be sure and keep this chart handy - add it to all your first aid kits, and put one in your car.
Chart courtesy of Southwind Animal Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Source: American Red Cross.
Canine CPR Lens of the Day!
This lens on Canine CPR was blessed by Squidoo on August 16, 2007 as the Lens of the Day. Thank you Squidoo, what a great honor!In addition, in 2008 this lens was a nominee for the 2008 Giant Squid Awards for Best Pet Lens.
Remember, everyone, BE PREPARED!
And for the humans, check out...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
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