Hi Melanie L Monterio, I just wanted to let you know that your CPR demonstration video brought back my jack russell dog twice after having several seizures. Unfortunately he didn't make it and passed away last Monday night. Your video gave him the chance to live and we couldn't be more thankful. I want to acknowledge you and your work and thank you for reinforcing the importance of first aid/CRP. I encourage all dog owners to watch this video and share it with others. You never know when you might need it, as we learnt. Thank you with the bottom of our hearts, we will be forever grateful. Jade, Adam and family xx
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jade. Unfortunately, CPR has a pretty low rate of success in pets who have gone into cardiac arrest due to an underlying illness. No doubt he was a very loved dog and you did all you could for him. I'm glad the video helped you.
I wish I watched this before letting mine die in my arms. I did try the side cpr guessing it had to be like a human’s but I did not do it for long enough apparently. Still he lived a lot more than expected for his bread
First off I would like to thank you for doing a video without lots of music or background noise, this is refreshing ❤ secondly thank you for using a manikin dog to show and explaining the chest compression and rise, refreshing again! Last thank you for a very well explained demonstration!❤
Oh, I thought this might be outdated given the change in CPR in 2012, but noted you comment from 1 year ago and assume this is in line with the new guidelines. I've always liked your video best. It allows people time to let the lesson sink in, nicely breaks up the steps and also clarifies they must check for a pulse first, and to the check the airway before they do anything else or they could do more harm than good. Thanks again!
I wished I knew that 3 weeks ago when my little dog died. By the time we got to the emergency vet though they did CPR it was to late. Which was 40 minutes in travel time. The vet told me he had a seizure that stopped his heart. He was only 3 1/2 years old. We had him since he was 4 months old. I'm not sure if it would have worked or not, but I wanted to give him every chance we could. Talk about feeling helpless I agree every dog owner needs to know CPR.
The same thing happened to me when my 2 year old dog collapsed on our walk and died. I don't know if she had a seizure or a heart attack but she yelped once fell over, convulsed and died....I didn't know what to do. A neighbor was walking by and carried her to my house around the corner. It was devastating!
Thanks to a Facebook page, this link was on it (somewhere), so naturally I had to follow it (being a dog owner). I have now just added this remarkable video, to one of my files in here, call it a fast reference to locate something of great importance. Regardless of the negative comments posted, I'm thankful that someone posted a very informative tutorial on "how to administer CPR to a dog". Cheers from Canada, Melanie and Thanks.
A couple of tips, don't waste time looking for the pulse! Very important, many people will keep looking for the pulse and waste valuable time. For the same reason you should also only check for breathing for 5 seconds, remember: Feel, Listen, Look. Also keep doing cpr for as long as it takes to get to the vet, do not stop because 20 minutes have passed. In theory you could keep the dog alive indefinetely using cpr. And MOST IMPORTANTLY, the worst thing you can do is to do nothing. So even if you're not sure just try, if the dog is dead/not breathing you can't make it any worse
Yes, these are some important points that came out of the recent AVECCS/Recover study. I'm planning to shoot a very detailed (and much longer!) CPR video that will be released in January that includes these and other detailed updates. Thanks for watching and commenting.
+Stanford Lynx Yes, I did a very detailed, updated 11 min. video that was reviewed by the lead vet at Cornell who spearheaded the latest revisions in pet CPR. It's part of my new online video course "Dog CPR, First Aid + Safety" ude.my/enfim The course is $60 but I'm running a 50% off promotion for those who enroll by end of Oct (you don't need to finish by then, just enroll) Use code: BendSNIP for the discount and $15 will be donated to rescue. I'm sorry I won't be releasing this vid publicly for awhile. For now it's just part of my paid course. You'll find all the info about the course in the above link or on my TH-cam page. Thanks for watching!
+MelanieLMonteiro ○ Thank you for the speedy reply, I am very interested in this, I am a senior and live alone with my service dog Rio, we go kayaking together and she loves to chew on driftwood, flotsam, and jetsam. I sometimes worry about her choking, and/or drowning. I would like to read comments from those that have taken your online video course, when I make a purchase from Amazon or other vendors online, I usually do review comments by people that have used the product or service. I must say however that half of the online comments are incredibly stupid, but I would appreciate hearing from someone familiar with the material and your presentation. Thank you for doing this.
Sure thing - just go to the link I sent you and you can see all the reviews, full course description, promotional vid, curriculum and endorsements its received from vets, plus "success stories" from some of my past students. There are also several lessons available for free preview. If you are unhappy with the course, the website that offers it also offers a 30-day refund. Throughout the course I am available to answer questions in the discussion section. Also once you enroll, you have unlimited access so can take the lessons at your own pace with no time limit. Check it out, I think you'll really like it - I worked very, very hard to put together the best course and I'm quite proud of it!
Cool! Thank you! I have only had to do this once on a newborn puppy! It came out in the full sac and wasn't breathing I quickly washed the sac with a warm wet cloth and thumped the puppy! I was a young kid and was so grossed out but wrapped my mouth around it's nose and mouth and gave a couple quick light blows 3Xs. The puppy had drainage and then came to! I rubbed the pup then gave it back to it's mom ugh gross sorry it really was but her was my favorite! I named him hunter! I am not so grossed out now that I am older and going to school to be a vet!
@LaurafromSC Hi Laura, so glad you like the video. I'm not opposed to teaching the abdominal squeeze - the logic for it is that it helps keep the blood circulating back to the heart. There are various reputable sources who have developed CPR training, such as The Red Cross and Pets America - and the ways they teach us to teach students are different, so there is no right answer. What I've found in my teaching is that the abdominal squeeze sometimes confuses students and makes the process more..
Last July, I lost my wonderful Dalmatian to a heart attack. She was scheduled to visit a canine cardiologist four days later. I have wondered since then if it was possible to perform CPR on her. I wish I had seen this video before I lost her. Thanks for posting it.
@VSK121 I'm very sorry to hear about your poodle. It must have been so scary to find him that way. Of course performing CPR doesn't always work, but I'm glad you found my video and can feel more prepared if you're ever faced with another dog emergency.
I worked at CityDog Club,Doozy Dog rather at San Diego I am a dog handler and I always watch this kind of video as an emergency rescue,I am thankful of this kind of video,Thank you for this kind of video it helps alot pf fur babies,Salamat at Mabuhay❤👌.
You're welcome, and thanks for commenting! Please be sure to check out my newly updated CPR video, as some of the guidelines have changed since this video was made 9 years ago :) Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/ibd4edu1Zhs/w-d-xo.html
I have a Pomeranian and almost choked to death and I did not know what to do and just let it drink water and I tried to help get it out kind of doing a CPR. I thanked the lord that she was okay after words. Thanks for video it really helps.
@ASTLE67 Great question, and the short answer is, at this time there have been no official changes in the recommendations for pets. Actually, the American Heart Association now recommends NO breaths for lay persons performing CPR on humans, just chest compressions. And different pet first aid organizations do not all agree on the same breath : compression ratio for pets. (more to follow below)
Wow it looked real. I found this video helpful so if anything happens to my dog or someone elses dog I can do something to help while going to the vet. Thanks again.
I will most certainly will ask my vet. The mouth to snout does work, for I've seen this method performed in person. The owner knew what to do. And yes, this method of CPR does also work but, none the less, I will ask my vet. Regardless malteseparrrot, video's like this or any video's that pertain to a K9 is highly useful, informative and well worth watching. I encourage all to seek out other video's of interest pertaining to any pet you may have.
Thats funny I should get your reply now. I just finished putting up pictures in my office! I hope he did know how much he was loved. Thank you for responding so quickly it means alot. I wonder how long it will be before it doesnt hurt so bad. Its just like losing a human. I always said I dont understand people who dont like dogs. Bax was so much more than a dog to me, he was my bud. I have another english bully named olive, she is Bax's niece. Shes so depressed its heartbreaking.
Just saw "Inside edition" TV where during an obedience class a 4 yr old Boxer collapsed. The instructor gave CPR, all recorded on video. The dog was not breathing or responsive. After 2 minutes of CPR the dog started breathing on its own. She was a little dazed at first but made a full recovery. The dog was later diagnosed with a heart condition and should avoid strenuous exercise. That instructor saved the animal. It was amazing. The owner was a young girl, in hysterics watching the whole time.
I have watched several pet CPR videos. Yours is the best, for information (minus the small dog and cat info). One video was so long about finding a pulse and so forth, your pet would be dead before starting anything. Some don't mention laying dog on right side and so forth. Great video, I will use on my pet care blog. Thanks!
@ASTLE67 (cont'd) The Red Cross recommends from 5 - 10 compressions per breath depending on size of the dog. My authorizing organization, the Emergency Care & Safety Institute, recommends 15:1, as do many others, plus the 3 ER vets that approved the recommendations in my book. I believe 15:1 is the best ratio. And even better if there is one person to do the breaths while the another does compressions, so there is no lag time in between. I hope this helps!
@GunCops Good question. Unlike humans, the carotid artery is more difficult to palpate on a dog (there is a layer of fat on top) so it's not a recommended spot to check in an emergency situation. The skin is thinner and there is less fat on top of the femoral artery and in the legs/paws, so that's why these are the recommended spots to check for a pulse according to the Red Cross, the Emergency Care & Safety Institute, and other pet first aid curriculums. Hope that helps!
@LaurafromSC ...and makes the process more difficult for people to remember - especially in a crisis when people are panicked. So I choose to simplify and teach the Red Cross method. Either method used would be giving your pet a fighting chance - and that's all we can do! Keep breaths going in, keep compressing the heart, and get to the vet asap. Those are the important things to remember. Hope this helps!
@TheMrTaquito You're very welcome, and I'm glad you made a note on your cel. There are also some good pet first aid apps out there which are great to keep on your smart phone. Thanks for watching and all the best to you and your dog!
Thank you my dog has been making sort of a choking sound and i was kind worried and scared of i mean what if she did need cpr or something i wouldn't know anything. And her video really helped now i what to do if something like that were to happen
@TheDemonicFamilyAQW Wow, what a scary story - so glad you got to him in time! Believe it or not, tethered dogs falling off a porch is not entirely uncommon - it is an accident we hear about frequently. Better to set up an enclosure like an "x-pen" for your pup instead of tethering. Thanks for watching and sharing your story, and all the best to your little chihuahua.
Hi Melanie, Great video! I was curious what the 15:1 compression to ventilation ratio is based on? I'm a Paramedic and an active CPR instructor for the American Heart Association (and I realize humans and animals are very different) so by no means am I calming to be an animal expert. The CPR guidelines that we use for adults and children (30:2) are largely based on animal studies. (Cont)
Glad I seen this video, even if you may never use it you never know what can happen. I love my lil Eskie way to much to let something happen to him especially if I could've prevented it.
@MelanieLMonteriro--Great Video--There's a CPR instructions (all around web)--its proper advice. Every Service Animal Training/Guide Dog training I've done--been taught this. Posted on Pinterest" Someone pipped up "I'm a Vet TECH"--and showed to vets--they said not to do it..*sigh* Told her it was 100% acceptable procedure. Said if you're confusing this as NOT taking a dog to a vet--OF COURSE--I hope people are smart enough to know to do so in an emergent situation--even if dog "recovers"
(cont'd) so if I had to do CPR today, I would do either 15:1 or 30:2. The important thing to remember in an emergency is to give continuous, rapid compressions, interspersed with breaths, and if possible get someone driving you and the pet to the vet while you do so. As you can see by my lengthy explanation it is not a perfect science, but according to the most expert vets, 15:1 or 30:2 should be considered the latest standard. Hope that helps.
A recent study by the American College of Veterinary Emergency Care found that a 30:2 compressions to breaths ratio was more effective - however, they have not finalized this study or made an "official" ruling, so none of the pet first aid curriculums have changed the way we teach pet CPR at this time. It would be up to you whether to do 15 or 30 compressions - the most important thing is to perform rapid compressions and alternate w. breaths for 20 min, re-checking for a pulse once per minute.
I almost had to use what I learned in your video tonight. 2 of our dogs were outside playing when I heard screaming and found our Dobe's collar wrapped around the lower jaw of our Shep. I cut the collar away and both of them are fine but it scared the shit out of me.
Excellent video. I have added to my favorites and found it to be very well put together. I think its important for every dog owner to know CPR in case of an emergency. This can also help to save another animal that could also need CPR.
It's a training mannikin! They are so life-like that the company that makes them warned me to never leave it in my car outside of its carrying case, so no one smashes my window, thinking it's a real dog that's passed out!
Can you show me on a stuffed dog of mine sometime? I am still confused on dog cpr. Are you familiar with the parchment area if so you could meet me there sometime or I could come to where you work if that's easier. Thanks aaron Weisgerber
I wish Id known this four days ago. Im learning, like alot of people I suppose, after somethings happened. My boy, my best friend Baxter had, the vet thinks it was a heart attack and died. I tried to breath into his mouth but I didnt know what to do and by the time I got to the vet he was gone. They tried cpr but said he wasnt coming back. I wish to god Id learned to do this before but it never occured to me. I hope everyone who has a dog will learn to do this before its too late.
Yes, in the most general terms, but with pets you want a much faster speed of compressions - about 100-120 compressions per minute (2 compressions per second). And although the pet CPR standard is still 15:1 compression/breath ratio, there are some new studies showing that a 30:1 compression-to breath-ratio might be preferable - which is more like human CPR.
Thank you so much for putting this in a video..I knew roughly how to do it but now understand it. I do hope you aren't getting stupid responses to your video.. Those of us who love our pet children appreciate your work.:) Gracie our golden retriever thanks you too.
@MelanieLMonteiro Thank you for the tip on Tazlab collars, I guarantee we'll be ordering a pair. Both of them have martingale collars and Mona's jaw didn't even catch the slack part for it to happen. It was a struggle just to slip scissors between the nylon and for a moment I was scared - my stepdad told me that Dani's body was getting heavier.. Fortunately everything happened faster than it felt, they were back to playing shortly after. Thanks for helping me feel prepared for the worst.
Yes, we absolutely still do rescue breathing for pets! It offers the best odds for survival if a pet has stopped breathing. The reason the guidelines were changed for humans is that statistics showed people are reluctant/unwilling to breathe into a stranger's mouth, so they weren't attempting CPR at all - whereas changing it to compressions only would still give victims a fighting chance until help arrives. Paramedics still give breaths - its just laypersons who are no longer asked to do so.
Hello, just a query please, CPR was always based on 15 compressions to 2 breaths in humans but has now been changed to 30 to 2 breaths so basically my question is has or will animal CPR be changed to reflect that. Excellent video by the way.
@vsiNgh420 Yes - on a medium to large dog, you hold the snout (muzzle) closed with your hand and then seal your mouth around the dog's nose and blow in the nostrils. For a small dog or cat, your mouth is big enough to fit all the way around their nose and mouth at the same time - so just seal your mouth around their whole muzzle and blow. The goal is for the mouth to be closed and the air to go in through the nostrils. Does that make sense?
@allison2k10 The compression to breath ratio would be the same (15 compressions, 1 breath, repeat). There are several different ratios recommended by body weight but this is easy to remember and acceptable for all sized dogs. The important difference with a Yorkie is HOW you deliver compressions - only compress 1/2 inch which you can do with your pointer and middle finger, or gently with the heel of your hand over the dog's left side as you cup his ribcage using both hands. Make sense?
@pappaw29 Glad u like the video! Remember for a small dog like a chihuahua, you would not blow as hard to give rescue breaths as you would for a big dog - just enough so you see the chest rise a little. The same goes for chest compressions. For a small dog you might only use two fingers to compress the chest about 1/2 - 1 inch per compression - as opposed to a large dog, where you'd use the heel of your hand and compress several inches. Thx for watching & I wish your little chihuahua the best.
Some authorities like the Red Cross recommend different compression:breath ratios for different sized dogs. However many others such as the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society give the same ratio for any size dog, partly I'm sure to keep it simple for people to remember. The normal standard is 15 compressions to 1 or 2 breaths, but the newest guidelines suggest 30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2) is most effective. This new standard is now being transitioned into layperson pet CPR.
Great video ! Maybe calling someone if you have your cell phone would help if you are alone. Most folks don't know how tiring it is to do CPR...on a human or a big dog. Your position right above the dog with straight locked arms makes it easier ! I would love to see one of a little dog, since I have a 70 lb Standard Poodle and a 7 lb Malti-poo. Your explanation was good, but a video would be great. I'm going to share this with all my FB friends and email list. Thanks again.
Yes, it's always ideal to have one or two extra people in any pet emergency - one to drive, one to assist you. Here's a vid I found of how to position your hands for a small dog - you basically cup both hands around the chest - or use the technique I mentioned but try to lay towel or other support between the dog and the ground. Pet Emergency First Aid - Dogs DVD CPR - Preview **- just ignore the compression to breath ratio recommended in this vid - its outdated. For all dogs, the new guidelines are 30:2 as I've updated in my video. Thx for watching!
No matter what size dog, you pull the tongue forward, but not all the way out of the mouth. This helps prevent the tongue from bunching up in the back of the mouth to help you maintain an open airway. For a large dog, you would then hold the snout closed, seal your own mouth around the nose/nostrils and breathe into the nostrils. For a small dog, you can put your mouth around their entire snout, as it would be too difficult to create a tight seal just around their little nostrils. Make sense?
@ashkiller713 Does he wear a collar? Small dogs don't have strong necks and being walked improperly or corrected improperly with a collar can cause tracheal damage. My small dog makes a "honking" noise because we didn't learn soon enough about the damage that was being done. She's now trained on a harness and has fewer episodes.
@gmcjetpilot People have been sending me that clip all day - what a wonderful and amazing story! I'm so glad the dog recovered and people are now interested in learning how to do CPR. Thanks for the message!
@itzyourcrayons Use a light touch w/ two fingers - if you press too hard you won't be able to feel it. There are several places you can try. 1- over the heart: W/ your dog laying on right side, bend his left front leg at the elbow, and feel the spot on his body where the elbow touches the body. 2-below ankle: Locate area just below the ankle on the TOP side of either hind paw - lightly feel area for a pulse. 3- Feel for recess in mid point of inner thigh near groin. Let me know how it goes!
@debtcollectornumber1 I'm so sorry for your loss. How traumatic it must have been for you. I'm sure Baxter knew what a loved dog he was - and please don't feel too bad about the CPR. We teach it because there's always a chance it might be successful. But just like with humans, it is certainly no guarantee that it can bring our beloved pets back.
Hi Aaron, I'm sorry but I am not currently based in Oregon so I can't show you. However, you can check Pet Tech dot net for instructors in your area. I believe there is a place in Redmond called Friends For Life Dog Training. If you go to the Pet Tech website you just key in your zip code and it will give you some options. Thanks and good luck to you!
@d0pesick Wow, just saw this and wanted to tell you its been a strange week, as I've heard 3 other stories of collar accidents. This type of accident is not uncommon, and there are collars that can help protect your dogs. Look up "Tazlab" and you'll find a safety collar designed to stretch open if it gets caught on anything. Good for people with two or more dogs that like to wrestle and play. I'm so glad you were there to save your dog, and that they are both okay.
Your best chance for success is if the dog is laying on his right side, so his heart, which is located on the left side of the chest, is facing up. If for some reason repositioning the dog is not possible, go ahead and do the compressions on the left side - its better than not trying, and it may still be possible to achieve a decent cardiac massage. For a large dog, you should compress about 2-3 inches, but for a smaller dog/cat you'd only compress the chest 1/2 to 1 inch. Hope that helps!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I love having this resource available. I have 3 Boston Terriers that own me and I love knowing how to help them if I need to. Great cover to your book. ;)
The method used in all the curriculums I've seen, and have been taught to teach, has the dog on its right side so that the heart /left side is most accessible to heart massage/compressions. This is the protocol designed by veterinarians for Red Cross, Emergency Care & Safety Institute/Pets America, etc. so that's what I teach. Not to say it's the only way - but "dog on right side" it is the standard method.
@MelanieLMonteiro In the video where the guy saves the dog, he was giving CPR but was pumping once every couple seconds. Is this a different technique or was he doing it wrong?
@kaywa2010 Yes, of course! Made especially for teaching pet CPR, it has inflatable "lungs," and its body is made to simulate what a real dog's body would feel like if you were giving compressions.
+TheAngieIshmael Wow, talk about a late reply, I'm just seeing your comment now! Yes, there are new variations in the updated CPR guidelines from the 2012 RECOVER study, as follows: For barrel-chested dogs (i.e. English bulldogs), it is reasonable to lay a dog on his back and do sternal compressions directly over the heart (as you were taught). But for most other large dogs... " it is reasonable to do chest compressions over the widest portion of the chest to maximally employ the thoracic pump theory, with dog laying on his side. In keel-chested (ie, deep, narrow chested) dogs like greyhounds, it is reasonable to do chest compressions with the hands directly over the heart to employ the cardiac pump theory, with dog on his side. These variations would more likely be used in a veterinary setting, but I do plan to update this video. Sorry for the 6 month late reply, you've probably graduated vet school by now!
MelanieLMonteiro Thank you so much for replying! (: I have finished school, and am looking to volunteer at a place for now. Thank you for the information!
Wow, thanks for all the tips. I own a Newfie. If the dog lies on her left side how can CPR be done? It may seem a stupid question but to turn a 70kilo dog by myself, would not be easy. Thanks for your kind reply and thanks for sharing and caring.
I'd try to have her on her right side, but if you can't manage or there's no one to help, you can do compressions with her lying on her left side. Place your hands over the widest part of her chest and compress 1/3 to 1/2 the width of her chest. Do 30 compressions to 2 breaths, repeating cycle and checking for signs of life every 2 min. Compressions can be effective when done on either side, it's just preferable to do them with dog lying on right side. Make sense?
Ohlala! thanks so much for your very kind advice. I got nervous and scared and my Vet advised me get a heart check up done for her quickly. Better than tears and regrets. Maybe my 11 year young Newfie has nothing but it's just precaution. She is really my life. Keep up the great job and I really appreciate your speedy reply. THNKYOU. Hugs. xxx
Well i've noticed something as in humans the place which can indicate you the presence of the pulse are pretty much the same on dogs Femoral Artery, Heart, Hand vains...... But is there a posibility that we can locate a dog's pulse through the Carotid Arteries?
Thank You Melanie! Your video was very informative.Hopefully i will never have to use it, and hopefully if i do come across a situation, i hope i can remember the steps.
@ashkiller713 It would be hard to say why your dog is making those noises without seeing and hearing them in person. As long as he does not appear to be in distress, can still breathe and is not physically choking on an object, and these "episodes" don't last more than a few seconds at a time, there is probably no immediate danger but it is definitely something you should ask your vet about on your next visit (I am not a veterinarian, just a pet first aid instructor).
Hi Melanie L Monterio,
I just wanted to let you know that your CPR demonstration video brought back my jack russell dog twice after having several seizures. Unfortunately he didn't make it and passed away last Monday night. Your video gave him the chance to live and we couldn't be more thankful. I want to acknowledge you and your work and thank you for reinforcing the importance of first aid/CRP.
I encourage all dog owners to watch this video and share it with others. You never know when you might need it, as we learnt.
Thank you with the bottom of our hearts, we will be forever grateful.
Jade, Adam and family xx
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jade. Unfortunately, CPR has a pretty low rate of success in pets who have gone into cardiac arrest due to an underlying illness. No doubt he was a very loved dog and you did all you could for him. I'm glad the video helped you.
Jade Carey my dog literally just had one and it worked!!
Freshest Herbs that doesn't help😂
I wish I watched this before letting mine die in my arms. I did try the side cpr guessing it had to be like a human’s but I did not do it for long enough apparently. Still he lived a lot more than expected for his bread
That is a very calm dog.
lol its a CPR dummy
Enzo Puppyboy
It was a joke. I guess not that good of one.
Adrian Trosclair lol oh my bad, but ya never know there are some real goofy people out there.
I agree. I should really start putting /s after my sarcastic comments.
Lol maybe a lil emoticon like 😏
First off I would like to thank you for doing a video without lots of music or background noise, this is refreshing ❤ secondly thank you for using a manikin dog to show and explaining the chest compression and rise, refreshing again! Last thank you for a very well explained demonstration!❤
This could save a life. Important stuff.
Oh, I thought this might be outdated given the change in CPR in 2012, but noted you comment from 1 year ago and assume this is in line with the new guidelines. I've always liked your video best. It allows people time to let the lesson sink in, nicely breaks up the steps and also clarifies they must check for a pulse first, and to the check the airway before they do anything else or they could do more harm than good. Thanks again!
I wished I knew that 3 weeks ago when my little dog died. By the time we got to the emergency vet though they did CPR it was to late. Which was 40 minutes in travel time. The vet told me he had a seizure that stopped his heart. He was only 3 1/2 years old. We had him since he was 4 months old. I'm not sure if it would have worked or not, but I wanted to give him every chance we could. Talk about feeling helpless I agree every dog owner needs to know CPR.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
MelanieLMonteiro Thank You.
Dammit that's horrible, I'm so sorry I lost a dog as well a few years ago. That kind of pain is difficult to live with, I'm very sorry for your loss.
+Enzo Puppyboy Yes it is horrible. And tough at the same time. Thank you and sorry for your loss also.
The same thing happened to me when my 2 year old dog collapsed on our walk and died. I don't know if she had a seizure or a heart attack but she yelped once fell over, convulsed and died....I didn't know what to do. A neighbor was walking by and carried her to my house around the corner. It was devastating!
Thanks to a Facebook page, this link was on it (somewhere), so naturally I had to follow it (being a dog owner). I have now just added this remarkable video, to one of my files in here, call it a fast reference to locate something of great importance. Regardless of the negative comments posted, I'm thankful that someone posted a very informative tutorial on "how to administer CPR to a dog". Cheers from Canada, Melanie and Thanks.
A couple of tips, don't waste time looking for the pulse! Very important, many people will keep looking for the pulse and waste valuable time. For the same reason you should also only check for breathing for 5 seconds, remember: Feel, Listen, Look. Also keep doing cpr for as long as it takes to get to the vet, do not stop because 20 minutes have passed. In theory you could keep the dog alive indefinetely using cpr. And MOST IMPORTANTLY, the worst thing you can do is to do nothing. So even if you're not sure just try, if the dog is dead/not breathing you can't make it any worse
Yes, these are some important points that came out of the recent AVECCS/Recover study. I'm planning to shoot a very detailed (and much longer!) CPR video that will be released in January that includes these and other detailed updates. Thanks for watching and commenting.
+MelanieLMonteiro ○
This was 10 months ago, did you do the more detailed video? I want to learn about this.
+Stanford Lynx Yes, I did a very detailed, updated 11 min. video that was reviewed by the lead vet at Cornell who spearheaded the latest revisions in pet CPR. It's part of my new online video course "Dog CPR, First Aid + Safety" ude.my/enfim The course is $60 but I'm running a 50% off promotion for those who enroll by end of Oct (you don't need to finish by then, just enroll) Use code: BendSNIP for the discount and $15 will be donated to rescue. I'm sorry I won't be releasing this vid publicly for awhile. For now it's just part of my paid course. You'll find all the info about the course in the above link or on my TH-cam page. Thanks for watching!
+MelanieLMonteiro ○
Thank you for the speedy reply, I am very interested in this, I am a senior and live alone with my service dog Rio, we go kayaking together and she loves to chew on driftwood, flotsam, and jetsam. I sometimes worry about her choking, and/or drowning.
I would like to read comments from those that have taken your online video course, when I make a purchase from Amazon or other vendors online, I usually do review comments by people that have used the product or service. I must say however that half of the online comments are incredibly stupid, but I would appreciate hearing from someone familiar with the material and your presentation.
Thank you for doing this.
Sure thing - just go to the link I sent you and you can see all the reviews, full course description, promotional vid, curriculum and endorsements its received from vets, plus "success stories" from some of my past students. There are also several lessons available for free preview. If you are unhappy with the course, the website that offers it also offers a 30-day refund. Throughout the course I am available to answer questions in the discussion section. Also once you enroll, you have unlimited access so can take the lessons at your own pace with no time limit. Check it out, I think you'll really like it - I worked very, very hard to put together the best course and I'm quite proud of it!
Cool! Thank you! I have only had to do this once on a newborn puppy! It came out in the full sac and wasn't breathing I quickly washed the sac with a warm wet cloth and thumped the puppy! I was a young kid and was so grossed out but wrapped my mouth around it's nose and mouth and gave a couple quick light blows 3Xs. The puppy had drainage and then came to! I rubbed the pup then gave it back to it's mom ugh gross sorry it really was but her was my favorite! I named him hunter! I am not so grossed out now that I am older and going to school to be a vet!
Cool story! Thanks for sharing it and watching!
Did you become a vet?
I hope I never need it but I'm glad to have this video as a reference. What a life saver, literally!
Thanks.
Thank you so much!!! This helped so much, my dog had been having trouble, and thanks to you I know how to save his life(:
Thank you will watch this video over and over until i memorize it for life this is so important Thanks again
@LaurafromSC Hi Laura, so glad you like the video. I'm not opposed to teaching the abdominal squeeze - the logic for it is that it helps keep the blood circulating back to the heart. There are various reputable sources who have developed CPR training, such as The Red Cross and Pets America - and the ways they teach us to teach students are different, so there is no right answer. What I've found in my teaching is that the abdominal squeeze sometimes confuses students and makes the process more..
Last July, I lost my wonderful Dalmatian to a heart attack. She was scheduled to visit a canine cardiologist four days later. I have wondered since then if it was possible to perform CPR on her. I wish I had seen this video before I lost her. Thanks for posting it.
@VSK121 I'm very sorry to hear about your poodle. It must have been so scary to find him that way. Of course performing CPR doesn't always work, but I'm glad you found my video and can feel more prepared if you're ever faced with another dog emergency.
I worked at CityDog Club,Doozy Dog rather at San Diego I am a dog handler and I always watch this kind of video as an emergency rescue,I am thankful of this kind of video,Thank you for this kind of video it helps alot pf fur babies,Salamat at Mabuhay❤👌.
You're welcome, and thanks for commenting! Please be sure to check out my newly updated CPR video, as some of the guidelines have changed since this video was made 9 years ago :) Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/ibd4edu1Zhs/w-d-xo.html
I have a Pomeranian and almost choked to death and I did not know what to do and just let it drink water and I tried to help get it out kind of doing a CPR. I thanked the lord that she was okay after words. Thanks for video it really helps.
you helped me so much my dog is super sick now I know what to do if he passes out thank a lot of thanks
Thank you for sharing this information with me. I have 3 chihuahuas and knowledge is power.
Thank you for your time.
@ASTLE67 Great question, and the short answer is, at this time there have been no official changes in the recommendations for pets. Actually, the American Heart Association now recommends NO breaths for lay persons performing CPR on humans, just chest compressions. And different pet first aid organizations do not all agree on the same breath : compression ratio for pets. (more to follow below)
Great demonstration - better than most of the others posted. Thank you!
Wow it looked real. I found this video helpful so if anything happens to my dog or someone elses dog I can do something to help while going to the vet. Thanks again.
Really looks like a live dog...Great tip which I've never seen before. Thanks
I will most certainly will ask my vet. The mouth to snout does work, for I've seen this method performed in person. The owner knew what to do. And yes, this method of CPR does also work but, none the less, I will ask my vet. Regardless malteseparrrot, video's like this or any video's that pertain to a K9 is highly useful, informative and well worth watching. I encourage all to seek out other video's of interest pertaining to any pet you may have.
Thats funny I should get your reply now. I just finished putting up pictures in my office! I hope he did know how much he was loved. Thank you for responding so quickly it means alot. I wonder how long it will be before it doesnt hurt so bad. Its just like losing a human. I always said I dont understand people who dont like dogs. Bax was so much more than a dog to me, he was my bud. I have another english bully named olive, she is Bax's niece. Shes so depressed its heartbreaking.
You're welcome - so glad you like the video and have bookmarked it!
Just saw "Inside edition" TV where during an obedience class a 4 yr old Boxer collapsed. The instructor gave CPR, all recorded on video. The dog was not breathing or responsive. After 2 minutes of CPR the dog started breathing on its own. She was a little dazed at first but made a full recovery. The dog was later diagnosed with a heart condition and should avoid strenuous exercise. That instructor saved the animal. It was amazing. The owner was a young girl, in hysterics watching the whole time.
I have watched several pet CPR videos. Yours is the best, for information (minus the small dog and cat info). One video was so long about finding a pulse and so forth, your pet would be dead before starting anything. Some don't mention laying dog on right side and so forth. Great video, I will use on my pet care blog. Thanks!
@ASTLE67 (cont'd) The Red Cross recommends from 5 - 10 compressions per breath depending on size of the dog. My authorizing organization, the Emergency Care & Safety Institute, recommends 15:1, as do many others, plus the 3 ER vets that approved the recommendations in my book. I believe 15:1 is the best ratio. And even better if there is one person to do the breaths while the another does compressions, so there is no lag time in between. I hope this helps!
@GunCops Good question. Unlike humans, the carotid artery is more difficult to palpate on a dog (there is a layer of fat on top) so it's not a recommended spot to check in an emergency situation. The skin is thinner and there is less fat on top of the femoral artery and in the legs/paws, so that's why these are the recommended spots to check for a pulse according to the Red Cross, the Emergency Care & Safety Institute, and other pet first aid curriculums. Hope that helps!
@LaurafromSC ...and makes the process more difficult for people to remember - especially in a crisis when people are panicked. So I choose to simplify and teach the Red Cross method. Either method used would be giving your pet a fighting chance - and that's all we can do! Keep breaths going in, keep compressing the heart, and get to the vet asap. Those are the important things to remember. Hope this helps!
@TheMrTaquito You're very welcome, and I'm glad you made a note on your cel. There are also some good pet first aid apps out there which are great to keep on your smart phone. Thanks for watching and all the best to you and your dog!
Thank you my dog has been making sort of a choking sound and i was kind worried and scared of i mean what if she did need cpr or something i wouldn't know anything. And her video really helped now i what to do if something like that were to happen
Thank you very much for this video! i think i memorized everything but i made a note on my cel with the instructions just in case.
@TheDemonicFamilyAQW Wow, what a scary story - so glad you got to him in time! Believe it or not, tethered dogs falling off a porch is not entirely uncommon - it is an accident we hear about frequently. Better to set up an enclosure like an "x-pen" for your pup instead of tethering. Thanks for watching and sharing your story, and all the best to your little chihuahua.
thank you in finding your videos good in case I ever need them.
Hi Melanie,
Great video! I was curious what the 15:1 compression to ventilation ratio is based on? I'm a Paramedic and an active CPR instructor for the American Heart Association (and I realize humans and animals are very different) so by no means am I calming to be an animal expert.
The CPR guidelines that we use for adults and children (30:2) are largely based on animal studies.
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Glad I seen this video, even if you may never use it you never know what can happen. I love my lil Eskie way to much to let something happen to him especially if I could've prevented it.
@MelanieLMonteriro--Great Video--There's a CPR instructions (all around web)--its proper advice. Every Service Animal Training/Guide Dog training I've done--been taught this. Posted on Pinterest" Someone pipped up "I'm a Vet TECH"--and showed to vets--they said not to do it..*sigh* Told her it was 100% acceptable procedure. Said if you're confusing this as NOT taking a dog to a vet--OF COURSE--I hope people are smart enough to know to do so in an emergent situation--even if dog "recovers"
Great video! Something every dog owner should know.
(cont'd) so if I had to do CPR today, I would do either 15:1 or 30:2. The important thing to remember in an emergency is to give continuous, rapid compressions, interspersed with breaths, and if possible get someone driving you and the pet to the vet while you do so. As you can see by my lengthy explanation it is not a perfect science, but according to the most expert vets, 15:1 or 30:2 should be considered the latest standard. Hope that helps.
Such a helpful video! Thank you so much for this! :)
A recent study by the American College of Veterinary Emergency Care found that a 30:2 compressions to breaths ratio was more effective - however, they have not finalized this study or made an "official" ruling, so none of the pet first aid curriculums have changed the way we teach pet CPR at this time. It would be up to you whether to do 15 or 30 compressions - the most important thing is to perform rapid compressions and alternate w. breaths for 20 min, re-checking for a pulse once per minute.
I almost had to use what I learned in your video tonight. 2 of our dogs were outside playing when I heard screaming and found our Dobe's collar wrapped around the lower jaw of our Shep. I cut the collar away and both of them are fine but it scared the shit out of me.
Excellent video. I have added to my favorites and found it to be very well put together. I think its important for every dog owner to know CPR in case of an emergency. This can also help to save another animal that could also need CPR.
That is one hell of a trained dog!
It's a training mannikin! They are so life-like that the company that makes them warned me to never leave it in my car outside of its carrying case, so no one smashes my window, thinking it's a real dog that's passed out!
MelanieLMonteiro lol yea I figured. I need one for my dog to play with hahaha
Can you show me on a stuffed dog of mine sometime? I am still confused on dog cpr. Are you familiar with the parchment area if so you could meet me there sometime or I could come to where you work if that's easier. Thanks aaron Weisgerber
I wish Id known this four days ago. Im learning, like alot of people I suppose, after somethings happened. My boy, my best friend Baxter had, the vet thinks it was a heart attack and died. I tried to breath into his mouth but I didnt know what to do and by the time I got to the vet he was gone. They tried cpr but said he wasnt coming back. I wish to god Id learned to do this before but it never occured to me. I hope everyone who has a dog will learn to do this before its too late.
Yes, in the most general terms, but with pets you want a much faster speed of compressions - about 100-120 compressions per minute (2 compressions per second). And although the pet CPR standard is still 15:1 compression/breath ratio, there are some new studies showing that a 30:1 compression-to breath-ratio might be preferable - which is more like human CPR.
Thank you so much for putting this in a video..I knew roughly how to do it but now understand it. I do hope you aren't getting stupid responses to your video.. Those of us who love our pet children appreciate your work.:) Gracie our golden retriever thanks you too.
Very helpful. I have a dog with heart conditions, and who knows what can happens then?
@MelanieLMonteiro Thank you for the tip on Tazlab collars, I guarantee we'll be ordering a pair. Both of them have martingale collars and Mona's jaw didn't even catch the slack part for it to happen. It was a struggle just to slip scissors between the nylon and for a moment I was scared - my stepdad told me that Dani's body was getting heavier.. Fortunately everything happened faster than it felt, they were back to playing shortly after. Thanks for helping me feel prepared for the worst.
Thankyou for this, always great to know these things.
Very easily took in to remember explained very well An clear thank you
Yes, we absolutely still do rescue breathing for pets! It offers the best odds for survival if a pet has stopped breathing. The reason the guidelines were changed for humans is that statistics showed people are reluctant/unwilling to breathe into a stranger's mouth, so they weren't attempting CPR at all - whereas changing it to compressions only would still give victims a fighting chance until help arrives. Paramedics still give breaths - its just laypersons who are no longer asked to do so.
Hello, just a query please, CPR was always based on 15 compressions to 2 breaths in humans but has now been changed to 30 to 2 breaths so basically my question is has or will animal CPR be changed to reflect that. Excellent video by the way.
@vsiNgh420 Yes - on a medium to large dog, you hold the snout (muzzle) closed with your hand and then seal your mouth around the dog's nose and blow in the nostrils. For a small dog or cat, your mouth is big enough to fit all the way around their nose and mouth at the same time - so just seal your mouth around their whole muzzle and blow. The goal is for the mouth to be closed and the air to go in through the nostrils. Does that make sense?
@allison2k10 The compression to breath ratio would be the same (15 compressions, 1 breath, repeat). There are several different ratios recommended by body weight but this is easy to remember and acceptable for all sized dogs. The important difference with a Yorkie is HOW you deliver compressions - only compress 1/2 inch which you can do with your pointer and middle finger, or gently with the heel of your hand over the dog's left side as you cup his ribcage using both hands. Make sense?
@pappaw29 Glad u like the video! Remember for a small dog like a chihuahua, you would not blow as hard to give rescue breaths as you would for a big dog - just enough so you see the chest rise a little. The same goes for chest compressions. For a small dog you might only use two fingers to compress the chest about 1/2 - 1 inch per compression - as opposed to a large dog, where you'd use the heel of your hand and compress several inches. Thx for watching & I wish your little chihuahua the best.
Some authorities like the Red Cross recommend different compression:breath ratios for different sized dogs. However many others such as the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society give the same ratio for any size dog, partly I'm sure to keep it simple for people to remember. The normal standard is 15 compressions to 1 or 2 breaths, but the newest guidelines suggest 30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2) is most effective. This new standard is now being transitioned into layperson pet CPR.
What great information. Thank you!
Great video ! Maybe calling someone if you have your cell phone would help if you are alone. Most folks don't know how tiring it is to do CPR...on a human or a big dog. Your position right above the dog with straight locked arms makes it easier ! I would love to see one of a little dog, since I have a 70 lb Standard Poodle and a 7 lb Malti-poo. Your explanation was good, but a video would be great. I'm going to share this with all my FB friends and email list. Thanks again.
Yes, it's always ideal to have one or two extra people in any pet emergency - one to drive, one to assist you. Here's a vid I found of how to position your hands for a small dog - you basically cup both hands around the chest - or use the technique I mentioned but try to lay towel or other support between the dog and the ground. Pet Emergency First Aid - Dogs DVD CPR - Preview **- just ignore the compression to breath ratio recommended in this vid - its outdated. For all dogs, the new guidelines are 30:2 as I've updated in my video. Thx for watching!
No matter what size dog, you pull the tongue forward, but not all the way out of the mouth. This helps prevent the tongue from bunching up in the back of the mouth to help you maintain an open airway. For a large dog, you would then hold the snout closed, seal your own mouth around the nose/nostrils and breathe into the nostrils. For a small dog, you can put your mouth around their entire snout, as it would be too difficult to create a tight seal just around their little nostrils. Make sense?
Thank you so much. This was really helpful and I feel better knowing it :)
@ashkiller713 Does he wear a collar? Small dogs don't have strong necks and being walked improperly or corrected improperly with a collar can cause tracheal damage. My small dog makes a "honking" noise because we didn't learn soon enough about the damage that was being done. She's now trained on a harness and has fewer episodes.
@gmcjetpilot People have been sending me that clip all day - what a wonderful and amazing story! I'm so glad the dog recovered and people are now interested in learning how to do CPR. Thanks for the message!
@itzyourcrayons Use a light touch w/ two fingers - if you press too hard you won't be able to feel it. There are several places you can try. 1- over the heart: W/ your dog laying on right side, bend his left front leg at the elbow, and feel the spot on his body where the elbow touches the body. 2-below ankle: Locate area just below the ankle on the TOP side of either hind paw - lightly feel area for a pulse. 3- Feel for recess in mid point of inner thigh near groin. Let me know how it goes!
@debtcollectornumber1 I'm so sorry for your loss. How traumatic it must have been for you. I'm sure Baxter knew what a loved dog he was - and please don't feel too bad about the CPR. We teach it because there's always a chance it might be successful. But just like with humans, it is certainly no guarantee that it can bring our beloved pets back.
Hi Aaron, I'm sorry but I am not currently based in Oregon so I can't show you. However, you can check Pet Tech dot net for instructors in your area. I believe there is a place in Redmond called Friends For Life Dog Training. If you go to the Pet Tech website you just key in your zip code and it will give you some options. Thanks and good luck to you!
@d0pesick Wow, just saw this and wanted to tell you its been a strange week, as I've heard 3 other stories of collar accidents. This type of accident is not uncommon, and there are collars that can help protect your dogs. Look up "Tazlab" and you'll find a safety collar designed to stretch open if it gets caught on anything. Good for people with two or more dogs that like to wrestle and play. I'm so glad you were there to save your dog, and that they are both okay.
excellent informational videos, I hope more videos are to come. Ted
Your best chance for success is if the dog is laying on his right side, so his heart, which is located on the left side of the chest, is facing up. If for some reason repositioning the dog is not possible, go ahead and do the compressions on the left side - its better than not trying, and it may still be possible to achieve a decent cardiac massage. For a large dog, you should compress about 2-3 inches, but for a smaller dog/cat you'd only compress the chest 1/2 to 1 inch. Hope that helps!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I love having this resource available. I have 3 Boston Terriers that own me and I love knowing how to help them if I need to. Great cover to your book. ;)
Thank you, Melanie! I hope I never have to use this, but in case the situation arises, I think now I will be more prepared!
The method used in all the curriculums I've seen, and have been taught to teach, has the dog on its right side so that the heart /left side is most accessible to heart massage/compressions. This is the protocol designed by veterinarians for Red Cross, Emergency Care & Safety Institute/Pets America, etc. so that's what I teach. Not to say it's the only way - but "dog on right side" it is the standard method.
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@MelanieLMonteiro In the video where the guy saves the dog, he was giving CPR but was pumping once every couple seconds. Is this a different technique or was he doing it wrong?
Everyone who is considering adopting a dog should have to sit and watch this first.
Thank you for the information
Great video! Thanks!
I am an NREMT-P and I came across this and out of curiosity and future reference are dogs (small and large) shockable with an AED with pedi pads?
Is it 30 or 15 compressions for dog cpr. I have seen videos where it is 30 compressions is that ok melanie monteiro?
Thank you Aaron Weisgerber.
@kaywa2010 Yes, of course! Made especially for teaching pet CPR, it has inflatable "lungs," and its body is made to simulate what a real dog's body would feel like if you were giving compressions.
Wow I didn't know you could do CPR on a dog or any animal at all for that matter. Good to know :)
Awesome! But my Vet School trained me to have a larger dog on its back, and to compress the sternum. Is there a difference?
+TheAngieIshmael Wow, talk about a late reply, I'm just seeing your comment now! Yes, there are new variations in the updated CPR guidelines from the 2012 RECOVER study, as follows: For barrel-chested dogs (i.e. English bulldogs), it is reasonable to lay a dog on his back and do sternal compressions directly over the heart (as you were taught). But for most other large dogs... " it is reasonable to do chest compressions over the widest portion of the chest to maximally employ the thoracic pump theory, with dog laying on his side. In keel-chested (ie, deep, narrow chested) dogs like greyhounds, it is reasonable to do chest compressions with the hands directly over the heart to employ the cardiac pump theory, with dog on his side. These variations would more likely be used in a veterinary setting, but I do plan to update this video. Sorry for the 6 month late reply, you've probably graduated vet school by now!
MelanieLMonteiro Thank you so much for replying! (:
I have finished school, and am looking to volunteer at a place for now. Thank you for the information!
I am the owner of Animal Oasis in Idaho Fall. I am working on a 1st Aid Course for Boarding and Grooming facilities. Can I use your CPR video?
Melanie monteiro you are a vet right? Could you show me where I live how to do cpr for a dog sometime? Thanks aaron weisgerber
So Melanie when the dog is on his right side how would I know where to listen to his heart and lungs though
Wow, thanks for all the tips. I own a Newfie. If the dog lies on her left side how can CPR be done? It may seem a stupid question but to turn a 70kilo dog by myself, would not be easy. Thanks for your kind reply and thanks for sharing and caring.
I'd try to have her on her right side, but if you can't manage or there's no one to help, you can do compressions with her lying on her left side. Place your hands over the widest part of her chest and compress 1/3 to 1/2 the width of her chest. Do 30 compressions to 2 breaths, repeating cycle and checking for signs of life every 2 min. Compressions can be effective when done on either side, it's just preferable to do them with dog lying on right side. Make sense?
Ohlala! thanks so much for your very kind advice. I got nervous and scared and my Vet advised me get a heart check up done for her quickly. Better than tears and regrets. Maybe my 11 year young Newfie has nothing but it's just precaution. She is really my life. Keep up the great job and I really appreciate your speedy reply. THNKYOU. Hugs. xxx
Thanks Melanie!
Well i've noticed something
as in humans the place which can indicate you the presence of the pulse are pretty much the same on dogs
Femoral Artery, Heart, Hand vains......
But is there a posibility that we can locate a dog's pulse through the Carotid Arteries?
Thanks, this was very helpful...
Thank You Melanie! Your video was very informative.Hopefully i will never have to use it, and hopefully if i do come across a situation, i hope i can remember the steps.
Very helpful thank you
We didn't do that, Holding her upside down, would they normally react when they get back on consciousness?
Melanie monteiro is it 30 or 15 compressions for dog cpr.
Aaron WEISGERBER
@ashkiller713 It would be hard to say why your dog is making those noises without seeing and hearing them in person. As long as he does not appear to be in distress, can still breathe and is not physically choking on an object, and these "episodes" don't last more than a few seconds at a time, there is probably no immediate danger but it is definitely something you should ask your vet about on your next visit (I am not a veterinarian, just a pet first aid instructor).
Thank you,i wish it would of crossed my mind or my kids when my dog stopped breathing..now he's gone,way to soon..😢i miss him my teacup chihuahua,pwee
I'm so sorry for your loss.
thanks a lot, hope one day can save an angels life, and come back here to tell you how awesome you are.
@MelanieLMonteiro Would there be anything different in this procedure to a Yorkshire terrier for example not as many compressions ?