Basic Resuscitation

Always try to seek emergency help whenever possible. Sometimes, you can't wait to get your dog to the vet and you will have to resuscitate him yourself. Stay calm so you get it right.

• Put the animal on their side

• Check that breathing has definitely stopped (hold a wisp of fur to the nostrils)

• Open the mouth, pull the tongue forwards and check for obstructions, such as blood.
Be careful not to get bitten when removing any material.

• If breathing does not start, extend the head (nose pointing forwards). Hold the mouth closed and blow into the nose about 20 times a minute. If you cannot feel a heartbeat, push on the chest just behind the front legs every second. Give two breaths into the nose for every 15 compressions of the chest. If this is unsuccessful after three minutes, recovery is unlikely.

Once you have recovered your dog, get him to the vet immedietly!