Artificial Respiration and CPR for Dogs

Artificial Respiration and CPR for Dogs is a technique that is necessary to know and how to perform properly on your Miniature Schnauzer, when he is no longer breathing and does not have a heartbeat.

Remember, time is of the essence in order to save your Miniature Schnauzer's life. So, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the necessary steps you'll need to take, so you can calmly perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR when necessary on your Miniature Schnauzer.

The first you want to do is make sure your dog is not breathing. If you are not sure, check by placing a mirror in front of your Schnauzer's nose and look for condensation or place a piece of tissue paper in front of your Schnauzer's nose and watch for any movement.

Once you have determined that your Miniature Schnauzer is no longer breathing, it is time to begin artificial respiration to assist him in doing so.

Artificial Respiration for Dogs

• Begin by inspecting your Schnauzer's airway for any obstructions. If there is an obstruction, remove it and see if your Schnauzer begins breathing again. (See Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs)

  If clearing the obstruction does not reinstate your Miniature Schnauzer's breathing, continue with the next step.

• Lay your Miniature Schnauzer on a flat hard surface and straighten out his neck.

• Since your Miniature Schnauzer's nose is small, you should be able to place your mouth around his nose & mouth. Or, just cup one hand around his muzzle and mouth to keep shut and put your mouth completely over his nose.

• Begin to blow air gently into his nose until you see your Miniature Schnauzer's chest rise or expand.

• Wait for the air to expel and then repeat blowing air back into your Schnauzer's nose (one breath every 3 seconds).

• Once normal breathing begins, stop.

CPR for Dogs

• Kneel down next to your Schnauzer with your arms extended out over him, cupping one hand on top of the other.

• Place your hands on your Schnauzer's ribs just where his elbows meet his chest.

• Compress an inch or 2 and release quickly. About 2 compressions a second.

• After 5 compressions, lean forward and blow air into your Schnauzer's nose, using the respiratory assist method above.

• Continue alternating between every 5 compressions to one breath, until your Schnauzer's breathing and heartbeat return.

• Once your Miniature Schnauzer is up and breathing on his own, call your vet. You will want him to examine your Miniature Schnauzer after the crisis is over with to ensure your dog suffered no internal injuries.

Caution: Your dog may, out of distress, try and bite or snap at you.

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