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Getting a CPR Certificate for Your Dog Health emergencies can be stressful for both you and your dog. Performing pet CPR can be challenging if you do not have the proper training. Check with your local American Red Cross or neighborhood ASPCA or animal shelter for information on pet CPR classes. If you face an emergency, and you do not have formal training, these guidelines may safe your dogs life: CPR For Dogs 30 to 90 Pounds 1. Kneel facing the dog's back 2. Extend your arms straight with one hand resting on top of the other and lock your elbows straight 3. Place your joined hands, palms down, where the dog's left elbow would touch his ribs if he were standing 4. Compress the chest about 1 - 3 inches in, depending on the dog's size 5. Combine the compressions with rescue breathing, 5 compressions for each breath, then recheck the pulse to see if it has returned CPR For Dogs 30 to 90 Pounds 1. Kneel facing the dog's back 2. Extend your arms straight with one hand resting on top of the other and lock your elbows straight 3. Place your joined hands, palms down, where the dog's left elbow would touch his ribs if he were standing. 4. Compress the chest about 1 - 3 inches in, depending on the dog's size. 5. Combine the compressions with rescue breathing, 5 compressions for each breath, then recheck the pulse to see if it has returned CPR For Dogs Over 90 Pounds 1. Follow the same rules for dogs 30 - 90 lbs., with one exception: Do 10 compressions for each breath, then recheck the pulse
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - CPR
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