About Dog Cpr

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an emergency medical procedure. In people, it's used for those suffering cardiac or respiratory arrest--those whose heart or breathing have stopped. Not every owner is aware that CPR has the same function in emergency medical care for dogs. Just as you...

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• Treating shock after an injury

  February 20th, 2009

  Shock is a life-threatening medical condition wherein the dog's body has an inadequate flow of blood to the body's tissues, which can cause major damage to organs. A dog in shock needs to get medical help immediately, as shock can worsen rapidly and even kill the dog. What causes shock?The most common...