How to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
Rescue breathing (mouth-to-nose) and cardiac massage are procedures that can save the animal's life, commonly called cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR.
If the dog is not breathing and has no heartbeat, perform CPR. To be effective, cardiac massage must be administered rhythmically with mouth-to-nose breathing.
Carry out the procedures only if the dog is unconscious and will die without your help.
Even when the best medical equipment is available, it can be difficult to restart the dog's heartbeat and breathing if there has been massive internal bleeding.