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Intro: Artificial Respiration and CPR for Dogs

As with humans, dogs whose respiration and/or heart has stopped can be assisted with artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, these are last-ditch procedures that should only be attempted if you are absolutely sure the dog has stopped breathing. Place your hand on the left side of the chest to feel for a heartbeat (if you find one, the dog is still breathing). Alternatively, hold a mirror in front of the dog’s nose and watch for condensation (if you see it, the dog is still breathing). Still another method is to place a cotton ball before the dog’s nose and watch for even the slightest movement in the filaments.

cautionCAUTION: A dog’s pulse cannot be taken at the neck. For additional instructions about monitoring the dog’s heart rate, see Measuring the Dog's Heart Rate.

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Quirk BooksThe Dog Owner's Manual is a basic guide to dog care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides dog owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!