10/22/2024
Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a lifeāespecially our furry friendsācan make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.
Stay Calm:
1ļøā£ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2ļøā£ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3ļøā£ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.
When to Start CPR:
š¾ Your pet isnāt responding
š¾ Your pet isnāt breathing
š¾ You canāt feel a heartbeat or pulse
How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
ā¤ļø Position your pet on their side.
ā¤ļø Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
ā¤ļø For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.
Breaths:
ā¤ļø Close your petās mouth and seal it with your fingers.
ā¤ļø Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breathsāenough to make their chest rise.
ā¤ļø Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If thereās no pulse, continue.
When to Stop CPR:
š¾ Your pet starts breathing and responding
š¾ You reach the vet clinic and they take over
š¾ You canāt continue physically
š¾ Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious
Recovery Position:
Place your petās head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless thereās head trauma).
Compression Techniques:
š¶ Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
š± Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.
Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ā¤ļø
