Having the knowledge to save your pet is literally possessing the ability to be their hero. It sounds like a grandiose concept but you shouldn’t think of this skill as something only a medical professional can do – if you share your life with a pet in any way shape or form; YOU are their only hope when something goes wrong – and it will. Remember, there is no animal 911 you can call to have an ambulance arrive, not yet at least.<\/p>\n
The infographic we have shared outlines what to do when you come upon or find yourself in the presence of a pet that is unconscious, not breathing normally and lacks a pulse. This is not a substitute for taking our pet first aid and CPR certification course<\/a>, in fact this should serve as a reminder to do so NOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n CPR stands for C<\/strong>ardio P<\/strong>ulmonary R<\/strong>esuscitation but it doesn’t matter one bit if you remember that. What you need to take away is the concept – pumping blood and breathing for your pet that otherwise is not doing so on their own. Moving oxygenated blood throughout the body, and most importantly getting it to the brain and other vital organs will help to prevent death as well as long term damage. That is YOUR goal for your cat or dog in need of CPR.<\/p>\n This video excerpt from our class<\/a> will demonstrate how to perform pet CPR.<\/p>\nThe Basics of Pet CPR<\/h2>\n