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Resuscitation (ABC) for dogs


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Airway 

  • Pull the tongue forward 
  • Check there is nothing in the throat

Breathing 

  • Look and listen.
  • If the dog is not breathing, extend the dog's neck, close the mouth and blow down the dog's nose, using your hand as a 'funnel' so that you do not directly contact your dog's nose.

Circulation 

  • Apply regular, intermittent gentle pressure to the chest if you are sure there is no heartbeat.
  • Check the heartbeat/pulse.

These suggestions are life saving measures whilst you wait for veterinary assistance

    
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Last Updated: 20 June 2008