Artificial Respiration on DogThere are three artificial respiration methods for dogs, but the fastest and most efficient cease to be the "mouth-to-mouth", better said, "mouth-nose". You must only to artificial respiration in the animal does not breath; otherwise, you must refrain from doing so because you might asphyxiate him. Check the nose and mouth of the animal in search for a foreign body that might be obstructing the air passageway, removed the collar and leash and lie him on his back. Tilt the head backwards and out words as much as possible in order to ensure a passageway without obstruction. Raise both jaws, making sure they are closed so that the air that you breathe into the nose can not go out by the mouth. The assist and places the wide open mouth on the nose of the animal (whom, may I remind you, is not breathing) and blow it with voice. Breathe in air again and blow into the nose again until you notice the chest rise. When the thorax responds rapidly, remove the mouth from the nasal opening and let the air go out passively, but always keeping the mouth closed and the head tilted backwards. Repeat this operation a couple of times until you recuperate the normal breathing. The movements of artificial respiration must be a bit faster than those of normal breathing, but always observing a small pause in between each rhythmic movement. Meanwhile you're doing all that, somebody should go and call the vet immediately. If you're dealing with puppies, it is better in your mouth covers both the nose and mouth. Introduce small quantities of air that you have reserved in your cheeks. However, you can also momentarily suspend the animal head down and swiftly strike the animal in between the shoulder blades (gauge the force according to the size of the little animal). If you are disgusted by the thought of putting your mouth directly on the nose or mouth of the animal, you can put a thin, clean cloth in between your mouth and his. Remember that you must always seek for veterinary assistance. |