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Consult your veterinarian as
soon as possible.
If the dog has drowned or
inhaled vomit, liquid medication or other fluids, quickly
suspend it by its rear feet for 15 seconds, giving 3 or 4
downward shakes to help drain the air passages. If the dog is
too large to suspend, lift its pelvis and hind quarters as high
as possible and give 3 or 4 downward shakes.
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Place the dog on it's side with
it's head extended. Remove its collar or harness. |
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2.
Open its mouth and cautiously pull out
its tongue with your fingers or a cloth. Hold the tongue
to keep the airway open. If necessary, clear out its
mouth with your fingers or a cloth. |
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3.
If breathing does not resume:
Compress the rib cage sharply between the palms of your
hands at the exact spot shown, then release immediately.
Adjust the force to the dog's size (fingertips only f or
a small dog; fingers extended and closed for a medium
dog; fingers extended and open for a large dog). Look
and listen for the air leaving its lungs. If the entry
or return of air seems blocked, see
CHOKING,
then resume artificial respiration.
Repeat compressions every 5 seconds for 1 minute, then
recheck breathing. |
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4. If breathing has not
resumed: Grasp the dog's muzzle firmly and compress
the lips and mouth shut. Place your mouth against the
dog's nose and blow gently, watching for the chest to
rise. If necessary readjust your hand to seal air
leaking from the mouth. Remove your mouth and look and
listen for air leaving the dog's lungs. Repeat every 5
seconds for 1 minute, then recheck breathing. Repeat the
process until dog begins to breathe.
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